Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site.

# Body Harmonics

Movement and Health

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Abs, hips & thighs Pilates class plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/abs-hips-and-thighs-pilates-class-plan/) - Abs, Hips & Thighs is a favourite Mat Pilates class at Body Harmonics. It’s a great way to feel every inch of your midriff, hips and legs from every angle and every direction. In this class, we draw on our Pilates Mat repertoire and Vertical repertoire to help sculpt and contour the waist, hips and
- [Standing Pilates & movement sequence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/standing-pilates-and-movement-sequence/) - Standing arm sweep – side to side Standing arm sweep – overhead Standing rib circles Wide plié squat Wide plié squat + hip hinge Hold plié squat + hinge Elephant (hip hinge) Elephant + arm arc Skating squat Standing rib circles Standing roll down Forward/backward lunge Hold lunge + calf raise Hold lunge + spinal
- [Pilates class plan with magic circle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-plan-with-magic-circle/) - Pilates Class Plan with Magic Circle The Pilates ring, or magic circle, is a fantastic way to add challenge to your classes and spice them up. The ring is light weight, inexpensive and amazing way to tone your muscles! Here's a class plan you can use yourself or with clients. Supine Bend and stretch leg x
- [Dealing with serious neck pain? Here are 11 steps to try](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/dealing-with-serious-neck-pain-here-are-11-steps-to-try/) - 11 Steps for Dealing with Serious Neck Pain Can you imagine getting up in the morning and not being able to support the weight of your head? Sounds extreme but this is exactly the scenario of one of my clients last Friday. She had endured a long flight earlier in the week, deals with sleep
- [Train balance and challenge core with a foam roller](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/train-balance-and-challenge-core-with-a-foam-roller/) - Mat Pilates Class Plan with Foam Roller Balance helps keep us stay upright and allows us to walk, run, skip and jump-and move in general-without falling. One of our favourite ways to challenge balance is with a foam roller. Many use the foam roller for myofascial release - a technique likened to self-massage. At Body Harmonics,
- [Pilates class plan for Scoliosis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-plan-for-scoliosis/) - This plan can be used with clients who have a single C-curve or double S curve. Watch for better support from the feet up into the pelvis as the basis or foundation of the spine and head. Warm up Standing roll down Quadruped neutral spine to cat to neutral to cat etc. Quadruped hip glides
- [Great SI Joint Mobilization Exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/great-si-joint-mobilization-exercises/) - SI joint pain is one major cause of back pain that can be caused from sports, impact, postural imbalances and even hormones from pregnancy. Most people only begin to pay attention to it when it starts to hurt. There are many resources available online that explain the ins and outs of SI joints, their structure
- [The best Pilates cueing formula guaranteed to work Every Time](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/body-harmonics-pilates-cueing-formula/) - The best Pilates cueing formula Cueing with accuracy and making instructions easy to understand is one of the hardest parts of teaching Pilates! Have you ever… Felt like you have too many ideas in your head at one time? Had the feeling that your students simply don’t get what you are saying? Found yourself scrambling
- [Energetic Pilates Mat Class Plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/energetic-mat-class-plan-suitable-for-people-with-arthritis/) - This is a terrific class plan to use with anyone who wants to get moving and feel great. It's also suitable for people with Arthritis. The focus is on isotonic (concentric & eccentric) contractions rather than isometric contractions to leave the body more supple and mobile. Standing Mini squats to warm up the leg joints
- [Pilates Reformer Sequence for Low Back Pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-reformer-sequence-for-low-back-pain/) - This series of exercises is closed chain and helps to take stress off the lower back. The key is to bend from the hips and isolate hip motion from spine motion. It may seem like a simple concept, but is very challenging for many people to do. When the hips are bending and low back
- [How to keep your pelvic floor healthy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-keep-your-pelvic-floor-healthy/) - Pelvic floor health Pelvic floor health is a hot topic. More and more physiotherapists and instructors are specializing in pelvic floor issues as research shows strong correlations between poor pelvic floor function and many health conditions and postural misalignments. Yes, pelvic floor function affects both men and women, and faulty mechanics can contribute to back
- [The truth about core strength & how to build It](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-truth-about-core-strength-how-to-build-it-2/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [The truth about core strength & how to build It](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-truth-about-core-strength-how-to-build-it/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Knock your clients socks off with Margot's Intense Springboard Class Plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/intense-pilates-springboard-class-plan/) - Margot’s Intense Springboard Class Plan I’ve used these Pilates Springboard sequences many times before. Feel free to use as is or add your own flair. To learn more about the Pilates Springboard, check out Springboard 101. 1. Standing Series A. Squats Stand, facing springboard; use yellow springs with a triangular handle in each hand; place springs
- [Multipurpose psoas exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/multipurpose-psoas-exercise/) - Psoas is part of the Pilates powerhouse. But ironically, but instead of making it powerful, people spend time releasing it, softening it and stripping it of its powerful roles as a spine and hip stabilizer in the body. Psoas is a long muscle that runs the length of the lumbar spine, running through the
- [Move to improve your immune system and your mental health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/exercise-and-immune-system/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Hand exercises that help with neck and shoulder tension](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/hand-exercises-that-help-with-neck-and-shoulder-tension/) - We use our hands a million times a day, pushing, pulling, grabbing, reaching, texting and keyboarding. We need our hands to be strong and supple for all of these actions. By the end of the day we can feel like our hands are so tired they need a massage. Doing hand exercises can actually make
- [Get your glutes on!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/get-your-glutes-on/) - Gluteals (glutes), our buttock muscles are known for helping us maintain upright posture. They also help us sit down, stand up, walk around and add curves to our figure. Today, we will work the different glutes actions to increase hip mobility, the integration and congruity of the hip joint. We’re also working in the quadruped
- [Move Well: Age well with the help of Pilates & Movement from your very own home](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/move-well-age-well-with-the-help-of-pilates-movement-from-your-very-own-home/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [The surprising truth about the fat you’re avoiding](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-surprising-truth-about-the-fat-you-are-avoiding/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Pilates marketer gives it up (pain, that is) for Pilates & Movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/luiza-lopes-gives-it-up-pain-that-is-for-pilates-movement/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [PD Series, Part 3: Pilates-inspired class plans and tips for teaching people with Parkinson's](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pd-series-part-3-pilates-inspired-class-plans-and-tips-for-teaching-people-with-parkinsons-disease/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Body Types 3: How Body Harmonics teachers work with different body types](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/body-types-3-how-body-harmonics-teachers-work-with-different-body-types/) - Years ago, Avon Cosmetics’ Latin American division got in trouble about their misleading advertising, promising dark-haired, dark-skinned women that they would look like the blonde, light-skinned models if only they used Avon skin creams. We don’t make that claim at Body Harmonics. You can do Pilates 24/7 and we still won’t promise that you’ll look
- [Pilates Reformer Exercise Progression for Arabesque with Attitude](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-reformer-exercise-progression-for-arabesque-with-attitude/) - It's such a rush when you can teach an advanced exercise and have your Pilates students do it successfully. At Body Harmonics, our signature Progressive Sequences help build movement up effectively. You can use them on any piece of Pilates equipment. The Progressive Sequences will give you a roadmap to work with so your students are successful
- [3 ways I helped my mother successfully recover from a hip replacement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/3-ways-i-helped-my-mother-recover-from-a-hip-replacement/) - My mother has Osteoarthritis in her hips. Several years ago she had a hip replacement. Last year, she had another hip replacement on the other side. When she talked about the recovery from her first hip replacement, it was very difficult for her and took a long time for her to heal. This second one
- [53 Pilates Class Theme Ideas Just for You](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/53-class-theme-ideas-for-pilates-instructors/) - Pilates class themes are a valuable practice you shouldn’t overlook. They’re not only a way to make classes more meaningful and interesting for your clients, but for you as an instructor as well. Today I’m sharing 53 of my favourite pilates class themes. There are some for novice and experienced clients, as well as some
- [Exercise sequence to decrease tension and improve your running mechanics in less than 5 minutes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/warm-up-exercise-sequence-for-running/) - Have you ever gone out for a run and felt your body get tighter and stiffer? Your knees, back, feet and everything hurts more as you pound the pavement. Your chest is ready to explode because you forgot to breathe. You try to maintain your good running form, but you just can’t stop focusing on
- [7 signs you're suffering from neck and shoulder tension and what to do about it](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/7-signs-youre-suffering-from-neck-shoulder-tension-and-what-to-do-about-it/) - Have you ever seen someone grimacing, rubbing their neck and talking about how they need to get in for a massage? Neck and shoulder tension is everywhere. Below is an executive summary of what causes neck tension and a couple of simple strategies to work your way out of the discomfort. How do you know
- [What sold me on ELDOA and some unexpected surprises along the way](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-sold-me-on-eldoa-and-some-unexpected-surprises-along-the-way/) - My first introduction to ELDOA A couple years ago I saw a flyer about ELDOA pass by the studio and didn’t think much of it. Soon after, I heard more and more about this special technique that apparently had amazing results. These days there are so many fads out there. I still wasn’t sold. I
- [Pilates mat class for power & ease in shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-mat-class-for-power-and-ease-in-shoulders/) - Millions of people suffer from neck and shoulder tension. It can build up from poor posture, excessive sitting, overuse, and general stress and anxiety. Treatments for neck and shoulder tension can include manual therapies like massage or chiropractic. I love addressing this annoying and often chronic issue through effective movement. How do I do this?
- [Why pole walking is a perfect complement to Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/urban-pole-walking-is-a-perfect-complement-to-pilates/) - If you’ve never heard of urban pole walking, today’s your lucky day. It’s basically walking outside with trekking poles that resemble ski poles. The poles are adjustable for different heights, have hand straps, rubber feet and are collapsible for travel. Pole walking is a huge fitness craze in Europe and has taken off in North
- [8 Ways to improve your Pilates clients' body awareness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/8-ways-to-improve-your-pilates-clients-body-awareness/) - Improve your Pilates clients’ body awareness In Part 1 (Use it or Lose it: Boost Body Awareness in Your Pilates Clients), we learned about what proprioception is and how it works, how body awareness is an element of proprioception, and why these are important to our clients. Here, I will give you eight strategies to
- [Test your anatomy knowledge with our quiz](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/test-your-anatomy-knowledge-quiz/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [5 musts to be a great Pilates instructor](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/5-musts-to-be-a-great-pilates-instructor/) - How to become a great Pilates instructor As students enter the space we will share for the next hour, I carefully watch the newcomers. They look around nervously, trying to figure out where to set their mat to get the best view of the instructor and wondering if they will survive the class. I hear
- [Glide the shoulder blades, prepare for plank](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/glide-the-shoulder-blades-prepare-for-plank/) - Prepare for plank Planks are considered to be one of the best "core" exercises. It's important to have the best support possible in the lower, middle and upper body. This is a quick little plank exercise to prepare the upper body for plank and any other quadruped work. Make sure to do these shoulder blade
- [Boost your confidence, inspiration and Pilates client roster this week](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/boost-your-confidence-inspiration-and-pilates-client-roster/) - Teaching with confidence Do you ever feel like you don’t know enough about movement and functional anatomy? Do you worry about a lack of inspiration when you teach? Do you want to attract more amazing clients but don’t know how? Read below for answers to these questions and more from my “Up close and personal”
- [Pilates Springboard 101: how to teach with resistance in a whole new way](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-springboard-101-resistance-in-a-whole-new-way/) - Pilates Springboard 101 As Pilates instructors we’re always looking for new ways to challenge our clients and help them get strong and move better. As part of that quest we installed springboards in our Body Harmonics studios in 2012. The results have been fantastic! What is a springboard? A springboard consists of a plywood board
- [Set the right tone with music, every time](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/set-the-right-tone-with-music-every-time/) - Set the right tone with music Music has the ability to inspire movement. Think of Swan Lake without Tchaikovsky’s dramatic orchestration to bring meaning to the dancer’s movements (video). Combining music and movement creates an emotional connection that only deepens our understanding of movement. It’s what compels us to tap our foot when our favourite
- [Help your Pilates clients avoid injury this spring](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/help-your-clients-avoid-injuries-this-spring/) - Avoiding injury this spring Spring is around the corner, and with spring comes anticipation of more outdoor activity — golf, soccer, running, biking, cycling and more — as well as the potential for injury as we gear up. The most common injury sites are the ankle, knee and shoulder. Necks, elbows and backs also get
- [What to avoid with beginner mat classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-to-avoid-with-beginner-mat-classes/) - What to avoid with beginner mat classes Beginner clients can be challenging to teach. How do you ensure that you give them enough of a challenge to keep them engaged, but not so impossible a task that they get discouraged? How do you choose which of the many exercises to teach them? The most important
- [7 steps to integrate core and shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/7-steps-to-integrate-core-and-shoulders/) - Integrate core and shoulders I’d like you to join me for one of my sessions with my amazing client, Valerie Fish. Today, we worked through a lateral sequence on the Allegro 2 Reformer by Balanced Body. I posted this so you could see how one type of movement (side bending and pushing) can build on
- [Postural control series: prone front crawl for stiff shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/front-crawl-for-stiff-shoulders/) - Prone front crawl for stiff shoulders If you’ve got tight, stiff shoulders, prone front crawl is the exercise for you! It’s also great to help correct forward head posture. It’s a really simple way to promote movement in the shoulders and shoulder girdle. How do you do this exercise? Lay face down with
- [The secret to introducing neutral pelvis in a beginner Pilates class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-secret-to-introducing-neutral-pelvis-in-a-beginner-pilates-class/) - Neutral pelvis in a beginner Pilates class Some instructors grapple with how to focus on one concept and end up teaching several different exercises that don’t have anything to do with this concept. The rule of thumb is: teach lots of exercises in all different movement planes, and only reinforce “the concept of the day”
- [Postural control series: Pilates thoracic rotation](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/postural-control-series-pilates-thoracic-rotation/) - Pilates thoracic rotation Thoracic rotation is the best way to free the spine, loosen tight hips and melt away neck and shoulder tension. Best of all, it’s really simple and easy to do! Check out Margot’s thoracic rotation postural control video. Key points to remember about thoracic rotation pilates exercises: You can do
- [Pilates or Yoga? Or is it Pilates for Yoga—and more?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-for-yoga/) - Pilates or Yoga? People often ask which is better for them: Pilates or yoga. Personal preference is often the best guide to choosing a form of exercise or movement, unless physical issues intervene. And there’s nothing that says people can’t do both. For example, one of our clients returned from her summer holiday convinced that
- [Where are they now? Nancy McKinnon](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-movement-where-are-they-now-nancy-mckinnon/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Silly Pilates with apparatus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/silly-pilates-small-apparatus/) - Silly Pilates with apparatus Pilates known as an exercise form that really targets the core. To make our exercise routine most effective, we focus on the 9 Pilates principles. These include concentration, breathing, control, centre focus, fluidity, precision, imagination, intuition and integration. In an ideal world, we'll do each exercise with perfect form and implement all
- [4 Simple steps to be a superstar sub so you can build your Pilates career](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/4-simple-steps-to-be-a-superstar-sub-so-you-can-build-your-pilates-career/) - Build your Pilates career If you’re a new instructor, one of the best ways to start working and building your hours is to sub classes. The wonderful thing about our industry is that there is always someone somewhere who needs a class covered. When I first started teaching, the thought of building my schedule up
- [Tips on how to stay busy as a Pilates teacher during slower months](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-teachers-stay-booked/) - Tips on how to stay busy as a Pilates teacher Have you ever been in the middle of the summer or peak holiday season and wondered where all your clients went? Less than a month ago, you may have been working 20+ hours/week, and now half your clients have disappeared to the cottage, on holidays and
- [Train your Pilates clients like a Fascia-nista](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/train-your-pilates-clients-like-a-fascia-nista/) - Train your Pilates clients like a Fascia-nista I’ve referred to myself as a fascial fanatic. I am truly “fascia-nated” with fascia! It is intriguing because it is a game-changer. Our basic assumptions at the foundation of fitness training are being challenged. The number of research papers discussing fascia has increased exponentially in the last few
- [Postural control series: Pilates side bridge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-side-bridge/) - Pilates side bridge The Pilates side bridge is the best way to target muscles along the side of the body. It's great for building strong shoulders, helping with back pain, toning the hips and improving posture. Some people notice a difference after only two to three reps! This is definitely an all-time favorite at Body
- [Postural control series: prone robot arms for intrascapular muscles](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/prone-robot-arms-for-intrascapular-muscles/) - Prone robot arms for intrascapular muscles Prone robot arms is a seemingly simple exercise that requires a lot of upper back support to do well. If you have weak shoulders or a tight upper back, this is a great exercise to help build strength so you feel great! Prone robot arms usually works best after
- [6 Steps to a successful career change: from massage therapy to a focus on teaching Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/6-steps-to-a-successful-career-change-from-massage-therapist-to-pilates-instructor/) - Steps to a career change My career transition from a massage therapist to a Pilates teacher came as a result of boredom and feeling less effective. Some clients would get off the table and say "I feel stiff" because their bodies needed movement. In others, their chronic conditions persisted partly because of a lack of
- [Step by step Pilates class design process](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/step-by-step-pilates-class-design-process/) - Pilates class design process Creative class planning can be a struggle if you don’t know where to start. After spending many, many, many hours planning classes my first few years at Body Harmonics, I finally figured out a formula that made class planning make sense. I’ve used this formula myself and also taught it to
- [How you can use Pilates to help your balance this winter](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-pilates-can-help-your-balance-this-winter/) - Use Pilates to help your balance this winter Are you worried about your balance this winter? Download the article below to find out how movement can help. It's often the most simple solutions that produce the greatest results. Click to downoad the pdf article: 3 Steps to "Stay in Your Spine" This Winter Question for
- [Pilates reformer sample class plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-reformer-sample-class-plan/) - Pilates reformer sample class plan Have you ever had a day where you needed a class plan and didn't have one? Maybe you completely forgot your idea walking into class. Or maybe you got distracted over the weekend and didn't have a chance to create a class plan. Perhaps a few new participants surprised you
- [Happier pilates clients in just 4 simple steps](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/happier-pilates-clients-4-steps/) - Happy Pilates clients “I came in at my usual time for our session and you weren’t here!” “I came in for a Pilates lesson and now my back hurts!” In terms of guarantees in life, unhappy clients are right up there with death and taxes. Instead of viewing these situations as problems to be avoided,
- [What everybody should know about goal setting](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-everybody-should-know-about-goal-setting/) - Goal setting With the New Year soon approaching, you’ll soon be thinking of setting some goals or New Year’s resolutions. Why not spend a few minutes thinking about this now so you’re confident and ready to take on 2014 prior to January 1st? Every goal-setting book will tell you that if you have a vision
- [Top 10 Reasons Pilates is great for posture](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/top-10-reasons-pilates-is-great-for-posture/) - Pilates for great posture At Body Harmonics we make Posture a priority everyday. We work on and teach postural control in every class and try to bring it alive with everyone who walks through our door. Some days we get a bit serious and others we keep it light-hearted and fun. Either way, our clients
- [Postural control series: Pilates hip fold](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/postural-control-series-pilates-hip-fold/) - Pilates hip fold No need to strain your neck with ab curls, use the Pilates hip fold to build your core in a safe way. Check out Margot’s postural control video about the Pilates hip fold on the foam roller. Key points to remember: keep your abdominal wall pulled in whenever moving your
- [Finding Pilates job postings that will kickstart your Pilates career](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-find-pilates-job-postings/) - Kickstart your Pilates career Whether you’re newly certified in pilates, have recently moved, or are looking for new teaching opportunities, searching for Pilates jobs can be nerve-racking. When I moved to Toronto as a newly Pilates mat instructor, I wanted to experience different types of teaching opportunities. It took a bit of persistence, but within
- [Pilates Q & A: Why can’t I do a Pilates rollup?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/why-cant-i-do-a-pilates-rollup/) - How to do a Pilates roll up Many people struggle to do a rollup. No matter how hard they try, they can’t get all the way up. Fiona, one of my clients, complains: “I only get up so far and then I have to use my hands to pull myself up.” Another client only succeeds
- [Pilates class design principles you can't live without](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-design-principles-you-cant-live-without/) - Pilates class design principles The classical Pilates repertoire developed by Joseph Pilates consists of 34 original exercises that are supposed to be executed in the same strategic order every single time. Many of these exercises are great, but not appropriate for all populations. Routine is also great, but can get boring in the fast-paced world
- [Holey Bones! (a.k.a. Osteoporosis)](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/holey-bones-a-k-a-osteoporosis/) - What is Osteoporosis and what causes it? How is Osteoporosis diagnosed? What can we do about Osteoporosis? How do exercise and Pilates help with Osteoporosis?
- [Tapping in to the seniors market: key exercise elements for success](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tapping-in-to-the-seniors-market/) - What seniors want from exercise. Why seniors need to keep moving. Seniors & strength building. Exercise action plan for seniors
- [Pilates resumes that will get a studio owners attention](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/resumes-get-you-in-the-door/) - Tips on creating a stellar résumé As a studio that auditions, hires and employs Pilates instructors, Body Harmonics receives countless résumés every year. So we have a bird’s eye view on what works and what doesn’t. Also instructors who have taken one or more of our courses and workshops often ask for advice about how to
- [Postural Control Series: Two Minute Stiff Shoulder Remedy - Arm Arcs](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/stiff-shoulder-remedy-arm-arcs/) - Shoulder Remedy - Arm Arcs Arm arcs are a quick, simple solution to help stiff shoulders. They can be done anywhere, any time by anyone! Arm arcs help posture by opening the chest, dropping the shoulders and making the head more upright. These exercises should feel effortless! https://youtu.be/kL45ox9MzuE Sagittal Arm Arcs Inhale: reach arms up to
- [Understanding the cerebellum and the critical role it plays in movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/cerebellum-exercises-pilates-motor-control/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [When your feet feel good, you feel good](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/when-your-feet-feel-good-you-feel-good/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Pilates class planning: Helpful hints on how to plan a class - or not!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-planning-helpful-hints-on-how-to-plan-a-class-or-not/) - Helpful hints on how to plan a class I have a love-hate relationship with class planning. When I carefully plan out a class, I end up stressing while I’m teaching, trying to follow the script. When I don’t create a class plan and ‘wing’ it, I stress that I will flounder through the hour, stringing
- [Hip health: Preventing, preparing for and recovering from hip replacement surgery](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/hip-health-preventing-preparing-for-and-recovering-from-hip-replacement-surgery/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [How to make that career change happen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-make-that-career-change-happen-in-2020/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Range of motion evaluation and isometric exercises for the wrist and hand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/range-of-motion-evaluation-and-isometric-exercises-for-the-wrist-and-hand/) - Exercises for the wrist and hand Wrists and hands can have a profound effect on the entire body. They not only help us with quadruped (hands and knees) exercises, but in many of our day-to-day activities like typing, gripping and even balance! If you’d like to learn more about the anatomy and function of the
- [Boost your flexibility with Fascia Stretch Therapy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/boost-your-flexibility-with-fascial-stretch-therapy/) - Boost your flexibility with Fascia Stretch Therapy Do you ever crave that amazing, deep stretch you cannot quite get on your own no matter how much you stretch? Do you need to boost your flexibility in everyday life, for a sport or activity you love to do? Do you feel twisted and imbalanced all of
- [Where are they now? Caitlin Bovée](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/where-are-they-now-caitlin-bovee/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [PD Part 2: Innovative Pilates & Movement programming for people with Parkinson's Disease](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-movement-program-people-with-pd/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [PD Part 1: Living better with Parkinson’s Disease through Pilates & Movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/living-better-with-parkinsons-disease/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Hanging series to integrate arms with torso: think like a monkey](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/hanging-series-to-integrate-arms-with-torso-think-like-a-monkey/) - Here’s a great way to work your upper body while having fun. This series integrates the arms with the torso and can help release tension in the upper body while building strength. We’re using a Pilates Cadillac today, but you can do this in a gym or even at a playground. https://youtu.be/HSP9dE7wDr4 Hanging
- [Keep it simple to build competence and confidence – a recap of the Teacher Training Event at Body Harmonics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/keep-it-simple-to-build-competence-and-confidence/) - On September 8th Body Harmonics hosted its first Pilates Teacher Training Open House in Toronto—a chance to meet teacher trainers, learn more about the teacher training program, even take classes and get up close and personal with Margot McKinnon, founder of Body Harmonics and Director of Body Harmonics Teacher Training. The “Who’s Who” of Who
- [Ask the expert: piriformis syndrome](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/ask-the-expert-piriformis-syndrome/) - Q: I am a Pilates instructor in Australia and seem to be suffering from Piriformis Syndrome. I taught 6 classes last week, 2 more than usual and am wondering if too much side leg series work, bridges etc could cause this? I’ve been doing the usual stretches and rolling to relieve it but wondering if
- [Surprising symptoms of inflammation you didn’t know about](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/surprising-symptoms-of-inflammation-you-didnt-know-about/) - You might think inflammation is only about pain. But inflammation is actually the culprit behind many different health concerns such as depression, digestive discomfort, fertility issues and even auto-immune diseases. Once, after moving to a new home, my wrist started to throb. Soon after, I ate some food I wasn’t supposed to eat, and the
- [Improving coordination between spine and hips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/improving-coordination-between-spine-and-hips/) - Have you ever curled forward and been asked to stay “long” in the spine? This isn’t something your instructor just made up, there’s actually a theory behind it. S. Piret and M. M. Béziers developed a system of Motor Coordination that has been studied and practiced by movement experts world-wide. According to their theory, the
- [Sean Canfield – contractor, golfer, father, business owner, Pilates lover?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/sean-canflield-contractor-golfer-father-business-owner-pilates-lover/) - It’s 7am on Friday morning, I’ve driven in from Burlington to see my client Sean Canfield as we’re trying out this new time slot to see how it works. In walks Sean, half of his coffee still sits in his truck as he didn’t have a chance to finish it. He looks at me and
- [How Body Harmonics Pilates studio owner works out](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-body-harmonics-pilates-studio-owner-works-out/) - I am often asked how much time I spend on physical exercise–Pilates and other types of workouts. To the layperson it would seem like I spend about five minutes a month. The true answer is, many hours, seven days each week. I “do” two types of exercise: Pilates and walking. I don’t have an exercise
- [Pilates group classes vs. one-on-one sessions – what’s the difference?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-group-classes-vs-one-on-one-sessions/) - At Body Harmonics we work with clients one-on-one and in group classes. We have more than 1,100 visits per week at our studios and both our classes and one-on-one sessions are equally popular. Some clients have a preference between one method of training and other clients do both. Although there are similarities, in the equipment
- [Top 4 postnatal exercise mistakes you must avoid](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/top-4-postnatal-exercise-mistakes-you-must-avoid/) - I’ve worked as a Pilates instructor for more than 10 years and trained many post natal women. Just 11 weeks ago, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I knew which exercises to do and which to avoid, but being the overachiever I am, I tried to jump back into some of my former
- [5 compelling reasons I chose Pilates Teacher Training at Body Harmonics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/5-compelling-reasons-i-chose-pilates-teacher-training-at-body-harmonics/) - It’s been 9 years since I began my journey with Body Harmonics. Every day I’m so grateful I chose to complete my Pilates Teacher Training here. I wish I could say that I did a ton of research before delving into Body Harmonics and embarking on my Pilates career, but I can’t. It was a
- [5 ways I got “leak-free” – my pelvic floor journey](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/5-ways-i-got-leak-free-my-pelvic-floor-journey/) - When I think about when and how my “pelvic floor journey” began, I laugh…because THAT is exactly what I was doing when I truly knew that something was not right ‘down there’. My two daughters and I were visiting some friends and having a ball jumping on their trampoline when I noticed that I was peeing myself a little. This was common. I normally peed a little when I coughed, when I sneezed, when I jumped… I ignored it and called my friend up to join. “Are you kidding?”, she replied indignantly. “My kids wrecked me! There is NO WAY you would ever get me to jump or I’d be in a puddle!”
- [Celebrating Body Harmonics Eglinton Pilates Studio & Health Clinic](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/celebrating-body-harmonics-eglinton-studio-health-clinic/) - There are lots of reasons to celebrate – birthdays, weddings, new job, new baby, sporting victories. The list goes on. Just last week, we were finally ready to celebrate our amazing new Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Studio and Health Clinic (Eglinton location) by showing our loyal clients how much we appreciate them and their continued support. Our new home warming was such a hit I thought I’d share some of the highlights.
- [Eat those carbs! (…you read that right)](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/eat-those-carbs-you-read-that-right/) - Have you ever felt like you needed a little nudge to help make good food choices around the holiday season? Well, consider this your nudge. Today I’d like to help you with your snacking. The idea of snacking is so prevalent that we almost never question it.
- [Pilates is more than just "my job"](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-is-more-than-just-my-job/) - Pilates is more than just “my job” Over the holidays I was at a party making small talk when I was asked what I do for a living. I hesitated to answer, as I always do. I stammered for a moment and then said, “I teach Pilates.” The usual questions for someone not familiar with
- [Is Pilates too hard, too easy, or just too “out there?”](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/is-pilates-too-hard-too-easy-or-just-too-out-there/) - When I think back to my first Pilates group class, I remember being confused. I didn't like the experience and didn't get the point. I was asked to make my spine move in strange ways, to think about reaching body parts all over the place, and to do lots of breathing. The class was nothing
- [Pilates Basic Mat Class Plan with Theraband](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-basic-mat-class-plan-with-theraband/) - I love working with resistance apparatus in Pilates mat classes. It helps me feel strong and powerful. It's also great for improving posture. This core-focused Pilates mat class is designed to work the posterior oblique core system. It's like a large X that lives at the back of the body. If you were to stretch
- [How breaking my ankle helped me rediscover the miracle of Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-breaking-my-ankle-helped-me-rediscover-the-miracle-of-pilates/) - I have always loved to teach movement and being able to use movement as a rehabilitative tool. What I did not know is that one day I would be my own rehab client. Five days before moving to Canada, I suffered an accident that would change my life. I broke my right ankle and needed
- [Give Yourself a Hand:  A Look at the Forearm, Wrist and Hand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/give-yourself-a-hand-part-1-a-look-at-the-forearm-wrist-and-hand/) - Have you ever been in a Pilates class in which you were in quadruped position on your hands and knees, and before the instructor can say “just ten more…” your wrists are screaming in agony and you have to change positions because it feels like your hands will fall off? Ok, maybe you’ve experienced a
- [Power Poses for Low-Stress and High-Confidence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-power-poses-for-low-stress-and-high-confidence/) - I stumbled onto the TED Talk website a few months ago after reading about Amy Cuddy’s infamous TED Talk in Chatelaine. I ear-marked it to investigate later, got too busy to investigate it, lost the link, found the link and eventually and finally carved out the 20 minutes it takes to watch her video. Since
- [Help! Chin nods are making the neck feel worse](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/help-chin-nods-are-making-the-neck-feel-worse/) - Ask the expert - Question: I have a client who has forward head posture and neck pain, and doing chin nods seem to make her neck feel worse. If chin nods are supposed to be good for neck issues, then why isn’t this exercise working? Expert answer: Chin nods involve craniocervical flexion or upper neck
- [How LAGREE made me a better PILATES teacher](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-lagree-made-me-a-better-pilates-teacher/) - Have you ever heard of Lagree? It is a killer workout done on a machine inspired by the Pilates Reformer. There is pumping music and on occasion a live DJ. Sebastien Lagree, who became a self-proclaimed fitness fanatic in his 20’s (he is 43 now), is the guru behind the technique. He taught Pilates and
- [20 minute hotel room workout with theraband](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/20-min-hotel-room-workout-with-theraband/) - My husband and I travel often and spend a lot of time in hotel rooms. Planes, heavy luggage, being away from home and missing my regular workout routines takes a toll on my body. The more I travel the more I’ve begin to create little workouts that are energizing, feel good and give me the
- [Fascial Fitness and Pilates are alike. Here's how.](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/fascial-fitness-and-pilates-are-alike/) - Research in the world of fascia continues to increase every day and this makes it a very exciting time for us as Pilates instructors. The method that Joseph Pilates developed and called Contrology is in turn getting more scientific validation. With a subtle shift in emphasis, we can integrate this new information into our studio / clinical settings.
- [Give yourself a hand: bones and muscles of the hand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/give-yourself-a-hand-bones-muscles-of-the-hand/) - In the last installment of "Give yourself a hand", we looked at the anatomy, general function, and exercises for the forearm and the wrist. As you may recall, the forearm and wrist help to position the hand properly. Now, we'll look at the structure and function of the hand more closely. Bones of the Hand In
- [Why an ELDOA certification is a great investment for Pilates instructors](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/why-an-eldoa-certification-is-a-great-investment-for-pilates-instructors/) - Let’s be honest, the wellness industry is booming and there are a lot of ways to spend your money these days. It is easy to feel inundated and overwhelmed. You need to make sure you are investing your time and your money wisely. As a Pilates teacher, studio owner, ELDOA teacher trainer, lover of mindfulness
- [Fascial Fitness®—First Time in Canada!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/fascial-fitness-first-time-in-canada/) - Fascia! Fascia! Fascia! That’s the buzzword these days. So much talk about fascia, but you’re still not sure what it is? Now’s your chance to find out! The first ever two-day introduction to the Fascial Fitness® training method is coming to Body Harmonics November 19-20, 2016. Fascial Fitness® has exploded in Europe but this is
- [Q & A: Imagery cues to build core awareness and hip dissassociation](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/imagery-cues-to-build-core-awareness/) - QUESTION: from Katie, Pilates student in Australia I loved your blog post on imagery cues. I would like to know what cue's you'd use for helping a client understand core awareness, disassociation of hips and lower extremities organization for both leg circles and side to side. Can you help? ANSWER: from Penny Kennedy, Body Harmonics Trained instructor
- [How Pilates and Yoga go hand in hand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-pilates-and-yoga-go-hand-in-hand/) - I am a self-proclaimed Pilates girl, always thought that this is where my passion lay. I traveled to India to study yoga and help find some inner peace through meditation and spirituality, but did not realize that yoga would change my life. Here’s a little information on Pilates and yoga as they both originally started
- [Shoulder Complex rehab to full conditioning exercise sequence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/shoulder-complex-rehab-to-full-conditioning-exercise-sequence/) - This sequence of exercises provides many exercises options in each category. Mix and match as you like while sticking to the order of exercises in each of the categories (i.e. Thoracic Spine, Scapulae, Thoracic Spine and Scapulae). Thoracic Spine Mobility exercises on mat or with balance cushion or ball under t-spine Thoracic rotation Thoracic hoola
- [Gait Analysis - what to watch for](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/gait-analysis-what-to-watch-for/) - What is gait and the gait cycle Gait literally means human walking. The gait cycle refers to taking a step with your right foot and then with your left. There are two phases of gait: the stance phase and the swing phase. When you assess gait it is most informative if you focus on the
- [10-minute Pilates warm up for cross country skiers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-warm-up-for-cross-country-skiers/) - With the recent deluge of snow here in the Blue Mountains I was excited to don my cross-country skis and enjoy the best that winter has to offer. Before I hit the trail I did a warm up with key Pilates mat exercises that you can use for both classic cross country skiing or skate
- [Teaching Pilates and movement to older adults - where to start](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-for-older-adults-resources/) - Have you ever trained a senior client? Do you work with older adults on a regular basis? Are you curious to learn more before you delve into this market? Working with older adults can be one of the most rewarding experiences to a Pilates instructor or any teacher of movement. As adults age, they are
- [15 min morning wake up sequence on Pilates Cadillac](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/15-min-morning-wake-up-sequence-on-pilates-cadillac/) - People think that because I’m a Pilates instructor, I spend my days from morning till night working out. Wrong. Although I demonstrate things here and there, I actually spend most of my time watching my clients to make sure they’re moving well. I love taking the time to work my own body. It makes me
- [Finding YOUR client’s fit — their “recipe” for health success](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/finding-your-clients-fit-their-recipe-for-health-success/) - Client retention is the cornerstone of any successful fitness expert’s career — this is true whether you teach group exercise or do one-on-one training. Acquiring a group exercise participant or individual client and keeping that person are two different things. Retention necessitates that every individual feel — in some way — successful. Success requires consistency
- [Listening gets overlooked as an essential of client care](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/listening-gets-overlooked-as-an-essential-of-client-care/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [What are tonic and phasic muscles (and why should I care)?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-are-tonic-and-phasic-muscles-and-why-should-i-care/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Movement inspiration for Pilates teachers and enthusiasts](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/movement-inspiration-for-pilates-teachers-and-enthusiasts/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [What does “arm bone in shoulder socket” mean, and why is it important?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-does-arm-bone-in-shoulder-socket-mean-and-why-is-it-important/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Desk Sitter Series](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/desk-sitter-series/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Pelvic floor: where to start? A guide for the confused and overwhelmed](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pelvic-floor-where-to-start-a-guide-for-the-confused-and-overwhelmed/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Three reasons to consider trying hypopressive breathing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/three-reasons-to-consider-trying-hypopressive-breathing/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Want to sleep better? Restorative movement can help!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/want-to-sleep-better-restorative-movement-can-help/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [10 ways to stay sane during a pandemic](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/10-ways-to-stay-sane-during-a-pandemic/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Why a “killer” workout in the time of COVID-19 might be misguided](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/why-a-killer-workout-in-the-time-of-covid-19-might-be-misguided/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [The importance of self-care for service providers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-importance-of-self-care-for-service-providers/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Inspiring Movement and Exercise Ideas for Pilates Teachers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/inspiring-movement-exercise-ideas-pilates-teachers/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Self-care 101](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/self-care-101/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Part 2: Sitting or standing, working from home is hard on your upper body!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/sitting-standing-working-home-hard-upper-body/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [At-home workouts are here to stay and here’s why!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/at-home-workouts-are-here-to-stay/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Where are they now? Holly Wallis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/where-are-they-now-holly-wallis/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Where are they now? Sook Fun Chen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/where-are-they-now-sook-fun-chen/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Where are they now? Dee Osborne](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/where-are-they-now-dee-osborne/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Where are they now? Donna Furnival](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/lifestyle-where-are-they-now-donna-furnival/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Where are they now? Angela Sauvé](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/where-are-they-now-angela-sauve-community/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [How to up your group Pilates game](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/group-class-experience/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Body Harmonics instructors land key roles on ONETV's The Pilates Pupil](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-instructors-onetv-show/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [My silver lining](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/my-silver-lining/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Five ways to help jaw pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/five-ways-to-help-jaw-pain/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Postural analysis – what to watch for](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/postural-analysis-what-to-watch-for/) - As movement experts, our job is to help our clients to move better, live longer and be healthier. Therefore, we are always concerned with investigating the quality of movement and understanding how our client's body moves. But what about when the body is not moving? Isn’t the static posture as important as the dynamic movement
- [Take a breath](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/take-a-breath/) - Take a breath How often do you think about breathing throughout your day? Probably not a lot. You know it’s important to enhance your physical activity, digestion and even mental health, but it’s not something you go out of your way to think about. It’s been said that one can spend 30 days without eating,
- [Best Pilates job search resources](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-job-search-resources/) - Break into the Pilates field Whether you’re looking to break into the Pilates field, add a few hours to your schedule or find a new place to call your home studio, you’ll need to seek out Pilates jobs and apply. Below are some of our best job-related resources. We hope you find them helpful. The
- [58 verbs to use when teaching Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/verbs-to-use-when-teaching-pilates/) - A verb is a word that conveys action. When we use verbs in our Pilates cueing your language will be more clear, participants more engaged and the entire Pilates experience more meaningful all around. Below, I’ve listed 58 verbs you may hear in a Pilates studio. As a teacher, notice which you use most often.
- [Low back pain and the importance of putting first things first](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/low-back-pain-and-the-importance-of-putting-first-things-first/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [My Pilates instructor doesn’t have an “ideal” body. Don’t you have to be thin to be fit?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/my-pilates-instructor-doesnt-have-an-ideal-body-dont-you-have-to-be-thin-to-be-fit/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Part 1: Sitting or standing, working from home is hard on your hips!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/sitting-or-standing-working-from-home-is-hard-on-your-hips/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [5 Myths About Teaching Online](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/5-myths-about-teaching-online/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Showing up for change—diversity in action](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/diversity-in-action/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [2017 Yoga Conference and Show: They came, they saw, we conquered!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/2017-yoga-conference-show-they-came-they-saw-we-conquered/) - Body Harmonics has been part of The Yoga Conference and Show pretty much since the beginning. We’ve always loved it! But this year we really had a ball—literally! I hadn’t been at the conference for a few years for one reason or another, so it was exciting for me to attend again. I loved meeting
- [Want to turn on your glutes?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/want-to-turn-on-your-glutes/) - “I can’t get my glutes to fire on this side” is a common complaint from my clients. Living in a society where we tend to spend a lot of time sitting, I’m not surprised. When the glutes don’t contract well, our hamstrings (those big bullies!) tend to overwork and that makes them feel tight. Isolating
- [Hypermobility – how to handle it?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/hypermobility-how-to-handle-it/) - Many of our clients come Pilates to increase their flexibility. Some of them struggle to touch their toes with straight legs, while others work hard to stretch their shoulders. But how do you handle the ones who fight just to hold themselves in place? Can they also benefit from the wonders of this fantastic method?
- [Organizing your body to move](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/organizing-your-body-to-move/) - Human movement is hugely varied and complex. We use our bodies in myriad ways in every aspect of life, sport, dance and fitness. Beneath all this great variety of activities exists a set of organizational principles that are innate and unchanging. They are inherent to how we, as bipedal creatures, move. When these principles are
- [Taking the leap from 9 to 5 while wearing leggings](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/taking-the-leap-from-9-to-5-while-wearing-legs/) - Pilates instructors come from all different walks of life. Many have transitioned from dance or some other discipline of movement. Athletes, gymnasts, fitness trainers. Others come with an academic background: kinesiology, physiotherapy, exercise science. And then there is me. The 9-to-5er who after years of sitting at a desk, complaining about not having time to
- [How you as a Pilates teacher should introduce yourself to a class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-you-as-a-pilates-teacher-should-introduce-yourself-to-a-class/) - The start of the class sets the tone for your participants. This is one of the most important parts of a good class and unfortunately most people suck at it! When you deliver a great introduction, participants get a sense of who you are and what to expect from the class. How do you introduce
- [Five key takeaways from my hip replacement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/five-key-takeaways-from-my-hip-replacement/) - For years, I had arthritis in my left hip—quite likely the result of a couple of significant childhood injuries on that side of my body that messed up my gait. Somewhere in my early 50s, the condition tipped into overdrive, and suddenly I was limping, not able to sleep because of pain, modifying my day-to-day
- [Pilates on the Road: Summer Workout with Ring](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-on-the-road-summer-workout-with-ring/) - When you travel, it’s easy to come up with excuses to sit more and move less. Your body takes a toll and instead of having more energy during your vacation, you feel sore and spent. After too many trips feeling like this, I came to realize it doesn’t take much to “work out on the
- [Teacher Training Event at Body Harmonics – You don’t want to miss this!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/teacher-training-event-at-body-harmonics-you-dont-want-to-miss-this/) - Every year the Body Harmonics Pilates and Movement Teacher Training program grows. We’ve got a full Pilates Comprehensive Track, nearly 50 Continuing Education Workshops and three Specialist diploma programs. Our training is offered in Toronto, across Canada and now worldwide. Maybe you’re interested in becoming a Pilates teacher and you’ve got some questions to clear
- [Why can’t I do a Pilates Teaser?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/why-cant-i-do-a-pilates-teaser/) - Teaser is a tease! Apparently Joseph Pilates chose the name on purpose—perhaps because it is one of the more challenging exercises in the Classical Pilates repertoire. It certainly takes a lot of strength, flexibility, control and balance to execute successfully. For many people, however, Teaser is elusive. To understand why, let’s start by deconstructing Teaser
- [How to breathe better and decrease your stress part 1: anatomy & function](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-breathe-better-and-decrease-your-stress-part-1-anatomy-and-function/) - Many years ago, after fainting unexpectedly, I found myself in the back of an ambulance, speeding through the streets of Toronto headed to the nearest hospital. I was awake and lucid and could see the monitor that showed my vital signs from my position on the gurney. As I relaxed in the thought that I
- [How to breathe better and decrease your stress Part 2: Breathing & movement techniques](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-breathe-better-and-decrease-your-stress-part-2-breathing-and-movement-techniques/) - In Part 1 of How to breathe better and decrease your stress, I discussed the anatomy of the respiratory diaphragm and how it works. Your diaphragm not only helps you breathe, but also affects your circulation, blood pressure, posture, digestion and stress response. Today, I’ll teach you some simple, effective ways you can condition your
- [20 Years Strong: how our local Body Harmonics community came together to celebrate 20 years of movement and health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/20-years-strong-how-our-local-body-harmonics-community-came-together-to-celebrate-20-years-of-movement-and-health/) - 20 Years Strong Body Harmonics has been a leader in Pilates, movement and health since it was founded by Margot McKinnon 20 years ago. On Friday, November 16, 2018, staff, clients and new friends came together to celebrate this amazing milestone at our Flagship location in Toronto. Whether you want to relive the event or
- [Dealing with depression? Here's how Pilates can help](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-can-help-with-depression/) - Depression and anxiety affects nearly 19 million adults each year, yet this common disease is often misunderstood or misdiagnosed. You’ve probably heard about some emotional symptoms of depression, but did you know that people with depression live with chronic pain and other physical symptoms? 15 years ago I was diagnosed with depression and I noticed that
- [Master your Pilates instructor/client relationships and keep your confidence up](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/master-your-pilates-instructor-client-relationships/) - Enrich your relationship with your Pilates clients Teaching Pilates is more than a job. It’s not an easy task: it’s a mix of responsibility and art that requires creativity, sensitivity and intelligence. To teach private sessions, teachers need a lot more than only knowledge and methodology. When we talk about one-on-one sessions we are talking
- [Pilates exercise to build a healthy spine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-to-build-a-healthy-spine/) - A well aligned spine is usually in a neutral upright position, with the natural spinal curves preserved. The natural spinal curves help you to balance your body and absorb shock that comes from impact and movement. A movement that we are all very familiar with is spinal flexion. Gravity and activities we repeat throughout the
- [One unique way to challenge the hips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/one-unique-way-to-challenge-the-hips/) - Challenge your hips Our bodies have two types of muscle: movers and stabilizers Today I’ll share with you an exercise that focuses on the hips and how they act, combining mobility and stability. This is a fun, creative and challenging exercise – much more challenging than it looks! I’ll also share some great exercises you
- [Fill in the gap: where the thoracic and lumbar spine meet](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/fill-in-the-gap-where-the-thoracic-and-lumbar-spine-meet/) - The spine has the same elements in a human body: natural and balanced curves when in a neutral position. When the pelvis is in a neutral position, it allows for the space between each vertebra as they are aligned in their natural curves. Look at the spine as having two halves: the upper cervicothoracic half
- [6 myths about Pilates?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/6-myths-about-pilates/) - Pilates myths Do you remember your first Pilates experience? I definitely remember mine! A colleague and I decided to try a beginner mat class taught by an impeccably graceful and articulate former dancer. At the time, the words and movements–“let your body fall into the mat”, “feel your bones moving”, “move from your centre”–were foreign, frustrating, and
- [Feel good Pilates exercise sequence with balance cushion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/feel-good-pilates-exercise-sequence-with-balance-cushion/) - Pilates sequence with balance cushion I love playing with Pilates props! It is amazing how adding a small little device can completely enhance, and even change, a particular movement or exercise. My prop “du jour” is the balance cushion. At Body Harmonics, we refer to it as the SitFit. I use it at home for
- [How to make your studio more body positive](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studio-body-positive/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Pilates for neurological disorders: best kept secret at Body Harmonics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-for-neurological-disorders/) - Over the last 15 years Body Harmonics has offered specialized mat-based exercise for people with neurological disorders, namely Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s. Currently, we offer three classes each week at different levels. Once class, called Neuro-Active, includes resistance-based sequences using the Pilates Springboard machine. We have deliberately kept the program intimate and word of mouth
- [Pilates - a powerful tool for auto-immune & inflammatory diseases](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-a-powerful-tool-for-auto-immune-inflammatory-diseases/) - On July 22, I attended the Inflammatory and Auto-Immune Diseases workshop, at Body Harmonics. It had such an impact on me that it was all I could think about on my long drive back to NJ. It continued to take up most of my thoughts for the next few days. I sent an email to
- [Help your Hamstrings with Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/help-your-hamstrings/) - There are three hamstring muscles that literally hang from your sits bones to your lower leg bones. This group of muscles has a direct effect on hips and knees. Hamstrings are part of our core systems, help us walk more efficiently and are part of our superficial back myofascial line. When they’re working well, our
- [Re-Building Strength & Confidence After Breast Cancer Surgery: Part 1](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/re-building-strength-confidence-after-breast-cancer-surgery/) - If you’re reading this, chances are you know firsthand that recovering from surgery is not only a journey of physical rehabilitation but also of mental and emotional healing. Properly guided and planned post-surgery movement therapy—be it yoga, Pilates or dance—should not only help you regain physical strength and mobility but also help you to develop a more cooperative relationship with your body and feel a greater sense of empowerment.
- [Building central support sfter Breast Cancer surgery: Part 2](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/building-central-support-after-breast-cancer-surgery/) - If you started re-building your physical strength after surgery by following the exercises in Part 1 of our three-part series, you should feel an increased range of motion and mobility. And hopefully a greater sense of ease and confidence in your body. This next series of exercises will help you to focus on your spine and build central support for your entire body—from the inside out.
- [Building upper body strength after breast cancer: part 3](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/building-upper-body-strength-after-breast-cancer/) - After breast surgery it’s common to feel a sense of mistrust in your body, second-guessing even the simplest exercise or movement. Even kinaesthetically aware yoga and Pilates teachers report feeling this way post-surgery. With this in mind, an important part of your journey towards greater wellbeing should involve strengthening the mind-body connection and rebuilding trust.
- [Love your feet—put spring in your step](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/put-spring-in-your-step/) - Love your feet Spring is here, and this means a lot more walking and running as well as time spent in sandals and flip-flops. Before you set out for that 5k run or slip on your sandals, read how you can keep your feet supported to put a healthy spring in your step. How feet
- [The biggest lie in fitness may be sabotaging your workout](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-biggest-lie-in-fitness-may-be-sabotaging-your-workout/) - Are you sabotaging your workout? Sometimes in our quest to get strong, we can get a few things wrong. Except for bodybuilders or extreme athletes, most of us work out to develop bodies that are highly functional. Meaning, we have the necessary strength and mobility to do what we want, when we want, with as
- [3 ways smart exercise can help heal an injury](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/3-ways-smart-exercise-can-help-heal-an-injury/) - Help heal an injury Gone are the days of lying immobilized on the couch, wasting away your summer waiting for that pesky sprained ankle to heal. The previously prescribed approach to healing injuries known as R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) has now widely been replaced by M.I.C.E (movement, ice, compression, elevation). Sounds simple enough, but
- [Moving beyond back pain—what you need to know](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/moving-beyond-back-pain-what-you-need-to-know/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [REAL upper body strength and how to get it](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-does-real-upper-body-strength-feel-like-and-how-to-get-it/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Prenatal fitness: How to exercise safely during pregnancy for an optimal birth](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/prenatal-fitness-how-to-exercise-safely-during-pregnancy-for-an-optimal-birth/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Why stretching tight hips can backfire & what you can do instead](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/why-stretching-tight-hips-can-backfire-and-what-you-can-do-instead/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [The key to healthy aging? Stay active and don’t fall!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-key-to-healthy-aging-stay-active-and-dont-fall/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [10 Keys to making Pilates private sessions magic](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/10-keys-to-making-pilates-private-sessions-magic/) - Mastering private Pilates sessions is an absolute must if you are a career Pilates instructor and want to stay in the movement industry long-term. They’re not only a personally and professionally rewarding, but also a great way to fill the gaps in your day. When first starting out, private sessions can be a source of
- [6 reasons Pilates teachers should be certified](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/6-reasons-pilates-teachers-should-be-certified/) - When I first started teaching Pilates I was not certified. I’d just learned what Pilates was that week, had taken two Pilates classes and somehow found myself teaching three classes per week immediately after that. When I asked about enrolling into a Pilates certification program, I was told it takes a really long time and
- [8 exercises to help you move your spine daily](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/8-exercises-to-help-you-move-your-spine-daily/) - Let’s face it. Most people are quite stiff in their spines and kyphotic. It’s a big word for excessively rounded forward in the upper back. Just think of a person that slouches. Extensive daily sitting, lack of regular movement and exercise, forgetting to breathe, playing on our cell phones and many other bad habits we’ve
- [How Body Harmonics has changed my life](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-body-harmonics-has-changed-my-life/) - A year and a half ago, a new client Johanne White walked through the doors of Body Harmonics. She was petite and a bit nervous, but seemed dedicated to using movement therapy to help heal her body. Within a few months, we began seeing more and more of her. We had many conversations in passing
- [9 Leadership lessons every Pilates instructor must know](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/9-leadership-lessons-for-pilates-instructors/) - An avid student of self-development, I’ve been reading books, listening to audios, taking part in mastermind groups and attending seminars on a wide variety of topics for more than 17 years. This weekend I had my first opportunity to volunteer at a Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within (UPW) event and get a behind-the-scenes experience.
- [Pilates class themes: don't overlook this valuable practice!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-themes/) - When I first came to Body Harmonics, there was a huge emphasis on themed classes and themes that lasted an entire 3-month season. I remember looking forward to each class I attended because I knew I’d learn or experience something new every time. Some days it was a concept, other days, a feeling in my
- [Tired of being broke? Here's an easy way to turn that around (even kids can do it)](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/money-jars-savings-system/) - I’ve always been interested in money. It’s been a tool that’s created the opportunity to study with outstanding people throughout the world in the areas of investing, personal growth, peak performance, and movement. It’s also provided many lessons to me in the game of life. Back in the late 90’s, my mother went to Harv
- [Osteoarthritis: what it is and how to minimize the effects](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/osteoarthritis-what-it-is-and-how-to-minimize-the-effects/) - Arthritis is one of North America’s leading causes of disability and has become a major health epidemic. It accounts for 132,000 hospitalizations, about 60,000 hip and knee replacements and $6.4 billion dollars each year in health-care costs and lost work days in Canada. In addition to an economic drain, it causes a great deal of
- [Finding your Pilates Niche](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/finding-your-pilates-niche/) - Whether consciously or not, we all find niches as Pilates instructors. It’s just a matter of time. As we work with more and more clients, we notice and are drawn to the needs, wants and requirements of a segment of the population and start to direct our professional efforts to help them. What is a
- [9 Pro Tips from Georgia Burns: Launching your Pilates Career](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/9-pro-tips-from-georgia-burns-launching-your-pilates-career/) - Launch your Pilates career Georgia Burns is one of our superstar instructors at Body Harmonics. Her Pilates work has given her a great life: she has a very full teaching schedule, owns a beautiful condo downtown Toronto, a car and an adorable puppy. She’s been teaching Pilates for 16 years now, travelled across the globe
- [8 Secrets to effective email communication](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/secrets-to-effective-email-communication/) - Have you ever received an email that left you feeling uneasy all day long? Perhaps it was pushy, demanding, abrupt or so long you couldn’t bear reading it. Research shows that 64% of emails in the workplace cause tension, confusion and negative consequences. Being in the health and fitness industry, that’s basically the opposite vibe
- [Does Pilates help you run better? I say yes. Here's how.](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/does-pilates-help-you-run-better-i-say-yes-heres-how/) - Whether you’re new to running, training for a marathon, or an experienced runner looking for a new perspective, Pilates is one of the best ways to complement this sport. I first tried running in high school with the naïve goal of loosing weight and eliminating my extra jiggle. I heard it was great exercise and
- [Let’s clear this one up: Should you take part in a Pilates Instagram challenge or not?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/lets-clear-this-one-up-should-you-take-part-in-a-pilates-instagram-challenge-or-not/) - Should you take part in a Pilates Instagram challenge or not? A few years ago I begrudgingly delved into the world of Instagram in order to explore what all the hype was about. For the next two years, I took part in Pilates Instagram challenges out of obligation. Doing my exercises and then having to
- [Step into the mind of a Naturopathic Doctor](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/interview-with-a-naturopathic-doctor/) - When I first heard of Naturopathic Medicine, I had no idea what it was. Part of me thought it was some energetic voo-doo method that helped people by getting them to simply think themselves back to health and by taking lots of expensive supplements and vitamins. They also avoided medical intervention and didn’t prescribe drugs.
- [Body Harmonics is for everybody!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/body-harmonics-is-for-everybody/) - Body Harmonics is for everybody! I’ve been with Body Harmonics for more than 10 years. I began as a student and then became a studio teacher. At first, the classes and the methodology intrigued me. But over time, I began to see remarkable transformations in myself and my clients. Body Harmonics really is for everybody.
- [Holiday restoration routine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/holiday-restoration-routine/) - Holiday restoration routine With the holidays just around the corner, the malls are buzzing, emotions are running high and life may feel like it’s getting turned upside down. This time of year is about reconnecting with friends, family and preparing for the year ahead. It’s easy to get caught up in the holiday stress. According
- [20 years in the Pilates business: insights from a woman who's made it work](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/celebrating-pilates-women/) - 20 years in the Pilates business This is a big year for women and a big year for Body Harmonics. So, on the eve of International Women’s Day, which happens to coincide with Body Harmonics’ 20th Anniversary year, it seems fitting to celebrate—by applauding the many women behind the growth of Pilates and by learning
- [Embrace your unique Pilates teaching style](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/embrace-your-unique-pilates-teaching-style/) - Tips to embrace your Pilates teaching style One of the most valuable things I have learned through my 20 plus years as a teacher, Pilates instructor and coach is that who you are and the way you express yourself is equally, if not more important, than what you teach. I’ve had the privilege of training
- [Make your legs feel 4 inches longer with a Theraband & Pilates exercises!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/make-your-legs-feel-4-inches-longer-with-a-theraband-pilates-exercises/) - Theraband & Pilates exercises Have you heard that Pilates will help you build strong lean muscles and that you will feel like you are lengthened? Truth be told, this is not exact in nature as I would be much taller than my given 5 feet 1 and ¾” for the amount of Pilates I have
- [The Pilates bum vs the yoga bum](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-bum-vs-yoga-bum-how-to-work-your-glutes-better/) - I was sitting in a yoga philosophy class with a fellow yogi whilst doing a recent yoga teacher training in India. We began talking about our strong areas and our weak areas, which muscles were easily accessible to us and which we had difficulty accessing. As a Pilates lover, I have more ease firing up the
- [Guilty eating: Why and how to stop beating yourself up over food](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/guilty-eating-why-and-how-to-stop-beating-yourself-up-over-food/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Hip Hip Hooray: 8 best exercises to strengthen hip abductors](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/8-best-exercises-to-strengthen-hip-abductors/) - NEW! Join Body Harmonics On Demand Move well with Margot anywhere! • Dozens of Pilates & Movement videos • Learn to move and teach well on your own time • Access “how to” eBooks for download All-new video titles added bi-weekly! Now available on iOS (iPhone and iPad), Apple TV, Android and web browser. You can
- [Intense Pilates reformer class plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/intense-pilates-reformer-class-plan/) - Intense Pilates reformer class plan I love the Pilates Reformer. It helps build strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. It can be used for a workout, for rehabilitation, for rebalancing imbalances in the body and for fun. At Body Harmonics, one of my favourite classes to teach is Intense Reformer. This class is designed to get your
- [Tension-busting Pilates springboard class plan with coach ball](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/springboard-class-plan-with-coach-ball/) - When I first heard of Naturopathic Medicine, I had no idea what it was. Part of me thought it was some energetic voo-doo method that helped people by getting them to simply think themselves back to health and by taking lots of expensive supplements and vitamins. They also avoided medical intervention and didn’t prescribe drugs.
- [How one teacher took her Pilates career and her clients to the next level](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-one-teacher-took-her-pilates-career-and-her-clients-to-the-next-level/) - Take your Pilates career to the next level I can’t remember when I started noticing pain in my body. It must have been in my thirties. When I started university, I started taking better care of my physical health than I ever had—swimming, dancing, aerobics and Taekwando. I felt great. In my thirties, while I
- [Six easy ways to relieve joint pain & stiffness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/six-easy-ways-to-relieve-joint-pain-and-stiffness/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Founder Chat: 20 years of Body Harmonics Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/founder-chat-20-years-of-body-harmonics-pilates/) - You know her from Mondays with Margot and as one of the most sought-after teachers and trainers in the Canadian and Brazilian worlds of Pilates and movement education. In this interview, I step into the mind of Body Harmonics founder, Margot McKinnon and delve into her secret to success: empowering her team to give their best in order to help clients be their best. Also, discover how Body Harmonics came to be and what keeps Margot going after 20 years.
- [Beyond Pilates: The Body Harmonics business advantage](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/beyond_pilates_body_harmonics_difference_/) - Beyond Pilates On July 18, 2008 I attended my first Pilates class at Body Harmonics with Margot. I’d been teaching for a few years by then, and was part way through the Mat Work program. From the moment I stepped into her class, I knew there was something special going on. There was a buzz
- [Do your clients have diastasis?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/diastasis/) - Understanding diastasis Being a new mom is demanding enough. But then there’s the added pressure of having to lose the weight gained during pregnancy. Sometimes, it doesn’t seem to matter how hard women work. The bulge doesn’t seem to budge. It almost looks like they’re still pregnant. Most assume they’re just not working hard enough.
- [6 ways to inspire your Pilates teaching](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/6-ways-to-inspire-your-pilates-teaching/) - Inspire your Pilates teaching Have you ever fallen into a teaching rut and realized you’re using the same material over and over again? Have you ever struggled finding a theme or interesting nugget of information to weave into your class? Have you ever been uninspired to teach? I’m sure we’ve all been there at one
- [3 things NOT to skip in your Pilates teacher audition](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-teacher-audition/) - Tips for your Pilates teacher audition Recently, a long-time client of mine transitioned into teaching Pilates as her full-time career, and I was reminded what it’s like starting out as a new instructor. Hustling for teaching jobs can be tough to navigate. When starting out, it’s hard to see exactly what it takes to be
- [Postural control series: Pilates side leg lift](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-side-leg-lift/) - Pilates side leg lift Have you ever watched those 1980’s exercise videos where girls kick their legs right up to the ceiling? Don’t worry, that’s not what we’ll be doing today. Side leg lift is a great exercise to help keep your hips strong. Hip strength is important if you walk, run, take the stairs,
- [Pilates class plan for runners](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-plan-for-runners/) - Pilates class plan for runners Now that the weather is warming up, more and more people are lacing up their running shoes and hitting the streets. As runners begin to recondition themselves and ramp up their training for the new season, it important for us as Pilates teachers to keep a few things in mind
- [How I train seniors for balance and strength using Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/balance-and-strength-conditioning-for-seniors/) - Balance and strength for balance Here’s our lovely Lee, modeling an exercise from a Restorative Reformer class. Larisa saw the class doing this exercise one day and ever since has been asking me to explain how I come up with some of the exercises I use in this type of class. The majority of clients
- [Pilates class design tips & guidelines](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-design-tips/) - Pilates class design tips & guidelines When designing a Pilates class, there are so many options available. It can be easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. Here are a few tips and guidelines you can consider when designing your classes. Don’t feel pressured to use them all in one shot. Start with one or two
- [Postural control series: two things to notice in quadruped arm leg reach](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/arm-leg-reach/) - Quadruped arm leg reach The quadruped arm leg reach is an awesome challenge for balance, coordination and strength. When done with precision and control, it can challenge the core, build total body strength, and improve posture. Take your time with this exercise. At every point of change, there's a different set of muscles starting to
- [What is forward head posture & why you should pay attention!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-is-forward-head-posture/) - The affects of a forward head posture I came back from my holidays with a mission: to work on my forward head posture! It all started with a workshop I attended where the instructor pointed out my forward head and rounded shoulders—two characteristics typical of forward head posture. I already knew this about myself. But
- [4 Steps to Fix Forward Head Posture](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/fix-forward-head-posture/) - How do we fix forward head posture? Inspired by the reminder that my head is a bit forward at a recent workshop, I set out to work on it for myself, my classes and clients. If you want more info about what forward head posture is and why it's important, check out last week's article.
- [Postural control series: build your buttocks and strengthen your core](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/neutral-pilates-shoulder-bridge/) - Build your buttocks and strengthen your core Most of us have lazy buttock muscles. When they are weak, hip pain, back pain and even foot pain can occur! The Pilates neutral bridge is a safe and simple way for almost everyone to get the buttock muscles firing. The buttock muscles are part of our core.
- [My First Time](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/first-time-teaching-fitness/) - Do you remember your first time teaching a class? My first time teaching a fitness class was when I was sixteen years old. I started teaching fitness classes in high school. My physical education teacher saw my potential and encouraged me to follow my interests. I got my first paid teaching position at a gym
- [Wrists and hands impact the entire body!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/wrists-and-hands/) - Function of the wrists and hands During my 12 years of teaching yoga and Pilates, there have been a few students in every class who have problems with weight bearing in hands due to lack of flexibility and discomfort in the wrists. It was not until I began practicing MAT (Muscle Activation Techniques) and attended
- [Teach Pilates with Confidence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/teach-pilates-with-confidence/) - Teach Pilates with Confidence Body Harmonics is just like any other studio. We have teachers who have been here for more than 10 years, and teachers who have been here less than 10 weeks! No matter where you are in your career, at one point or another you’ve probably struggled with confidence; whether you were
- [Pilates for Men](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-for-men/) - Pilates for Men Why is it that in gym class back in grade school the boys could always do more push-ups than the girls? Why does my husband have such a hard time bending over to touch his toes? We all know that there are fundamental differences between the female and male anatomy. Men typically
- [Chronic and recurrent low back pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/chronic-and-recurrent-low-back-pain/) - How can you help clients with low back pain? People often seek out Pilates because of recurring or chronic low back pain. Many clients try Pilates because someone told them it would be “good for your back”, or because they want to “work on core strengthening” and “improve posture” hoping that it will help their
- [Postural Control Series: How pelvic tilting affects the hip joints, spine & pelvis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pelvic-tilting/) - How pelvic tilting affects the hip joints, spine & pelvis Have you ever noted that small, simple things can have profound results? That's exactly what pelvic tilting will do. It's a small little exercise that looks like almost nothing is happening. What most people don't realize is that it's one of the best ways to build
- [Tips for improving digestion and avoiding the bloat](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/flat-belly-foods/) - Tips for improving digestion and avoiding the bloat Movement and nutrition are keys in a flat tummy. When working with clients you can boost your results by educating them with the tips below. Start to incorporate these tips into your own life and you will be able to speak with more confidence and conviction when you
- [Rehab, recovery and Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/rehab-recovery-and-pilates/) - Rehab, recovery and Pilates Pilates did not even enter my mind as something I might enjoy until nine years after my severe brain injury. Since I began Pilates almost three years ago it has become a part of my everyday life, a part that holds my mental interest and improves my physical abilities. The accident
- [Standup paddle boarding and Pilates—Yes, Pilates!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/standup-paddle-boarding-and-pilates-yes-pilates/) - “Core” has been a buzzword in the yoga and fitness world for years. Everyone thinks they understand its meaning, but the term is seriously misunderstood. The most common misconception is that a strong core means you’re always holding your stomach muscles in.
- [Pilates Class plan for posture and gait improvement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-plan-for-posture-and-gait-improvement/) - This is one example of a class plan that helps with posture and gait retraining. Watch for others in this series. Standing warm up Lateral arm arcs + breathing to open upper body and allow people time to settle Crossover leg swing Cat stretch with hands on thighs Waving cat with hands on thighs
- [How to manage someone who is over her head in your Pilates class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-manage-someone-who-is-over-her-head-in-your-pilates-class/) - Have you ever had a client show up in your class and within minutes you know the class is too advanced for her? Then, as the class progresses, things go from bad to worse…the client struggles more, you worry about her safety, the client gets frustrated and can’t connect to what you are saying or
- [Use It or Lose It: Boost Body Awareness in your Pilates Clients](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/use-it-or-loose-it-boost-body-awareness-in-your-pilates-clients/) - Boost Body Awareness Have you ever been in awe of a gymnast who can do a backward somersault and land perfectly on a balance beam? Do you watch Yo-Yo Ma play beautiful music on his cello and wonder how he can do it without even looking at his instrument or his hands? If so, you
- [New Year, New You](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/new-year-new-you/) - Will you be in the 8% that follows through? It’s a new year and for many, New Year’s resolutions are set and never followed through. You know what I’m talking about, your intentions are good but come February or March you’re back to the way you’ve always done things. You had great intentions and the
- [New year, new Pilates studio space](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/new-year-new-pilates-studio-space/) - New year, new Pilates studio space We’ve just spent the past four months expanding and renovating our Dupont studio. It looks absolutely stunning – we’re very excited to share it! Overall, everything went quite smoothly…. We’re just putting the finishing touches on and preparing for our awesome launch party on Jan 16th. There were a
- [Tips from a Pilates teacher who's had two hip replacements](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tips-from-a-pilates-teacher-whos-had-two-hip-replacements/) - Tips on hip replacements In June 2012 my left hip was replaced and I knew there was a good chance my right one would have to be done at some point too. This time instead of ignoring the signs, I decided to be more proactive. I was a runner and taught hard core classes up
- [What joints need](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-joints-need/) - What joints need Every now and then, review is valuable. Today we're going back to basics and reminding ourselves at what our joints need from head to toe. Highlighted are the exercises that may be new and definitely pack a punch in terms of better function. Ankles = Mobility. Foot in band, single leg releve on yoga block, footwork
- [The two best strategies to gain Pilates teaching experience when you have none](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/gain-pilates-teaching-experience/) - Strategies to gain Pilates teaching experience If you’ve just completed your Mat Work certification program and don’t feel ready to teach, don’t worry! This is completely normal. In your training, you learned the basic skills necessary to succeed. You’ve learned many exercises, you know how to cue and design a class. You’ve probably done a
- [Hip Hip Hooray for Hip Abductors: Gluteus Medius anatomy, function and dysfunction](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/gluteus-medius-anatomy-function-dysfunction/) - The hip abductors The hip abductors refer to the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles, which work together to help you swing your leg away from the midline of your body and support your hips while doing many functional movements in a weight bearing position such as walking, standing on one leg, squatting, and jumping.
- [Hip Hip Hooray: Observational tests to assess hip abductor weakness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/observational-tests-to-assess-hip-abductor-weakness/) - Assess hip abductor weakness In last week’s first installment of Hip Hip Hooray, we looked at the structure and function of the gluteus medius and minimus, and also what can happen when they are weak or dysfunctional. This week, we will learn how to do a couple of quick, observational tests to assess for hip
- [Lunch on the go: Super Salad Jars](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/lunch-on-the-go-super-salad-lunch-jars/) - Super salad jars for lunch We've all been there: an overly full day which results in running out to grab a bagel for lunch. Equally frustrating is buying yummy ingredients for a whopping salad and having to toss it all out at the end of the week because you didn't have time to prep one
- [4 things to consider before launching a new Pilates class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/4-things-to-consider-before-launching-a-new-pilates-class/) - Planing your pilates class You may have found an extra hour in your schedule and want to fill it up, but starting a new Pilates class can be exciting and frustrating at the same time. Before you get your advertising out, consider these four points to make sure you’re prepared and have thought things through.
- [Sit fit cushion exercises for balance and core](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/sit-fit-cushion-exercises-for-balance-and-core/) - Sit fit cushion exercises for balance and core The sit fit cushion is a fantastic tool to strengthen the core. Just by sitting or standing on it, your core automatically turns on. It works at a very deep and supportive level. It's also a great way to challenge balance. Both pelvic tilting and thoracic rotation are
- [How to make sure your new Pilates class is a smash hit!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/planning-a-first-class-for-new-pilates-participants/) - How to prep for your Pilates class So you get this opportunity to offer an ongoing class in a new venue. You jump at the chance and find out the particulars of place, time and duration of the class. This is all key information but it doesn't give you anything in terms of "planning power".
- [6 Steps to Recondition the Shoulder Complex](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/recondition-the-shoulder-complex/) - 6 Steps to Recondition the Shoulder Complex The entire shoulder complex works together as one entity but it is helpful to think of, observe, and work with all the structures in sequence. Focus on training the shoulder complex for optimal function. Start out with the following as a functional reconditioning sequence: Begin by training the
- [Margot is full of energy, optimism, information and more!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/margot-mckinnon-pilates-teacher-training/) - Meet Margot! Body Harmonics has been taking part in the Toronto Yoga Conference and Show the past several years. Each year we have a booth to meet and greet people, share exercises and answer questions about what we do – essentially move well. teach well. be well. Margot McKinnon, Body Harmonics founder, also presents educational
- [Fascia: Best supporting actor or star of the show?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/fascia-best-supporting-actor-or-star-of-the-show/) - The importance of fascia Everybody’s talking about fascia these days. But it’s a bit like the “core.” We’ve heard about it and we know it’s important. But what exactly is it, why does it matter and what can we do with it? Let’s start by acknowledging that we work with our fascia all the time.
- [Pilates Springboard vs Reformer: What's the difference?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-springboard-vs-reformer-whats-the-difference/) - Comparing Springboard and Reformer machines Springboards are becoming more and more popular. They’re more affordable and they take up less space than bigger pieces of equipment. What’s the appeal? And how is it different from the other major piece of resistance equipment: the Reformer. Even though both the Reformer and Springboard use spring resistance, the
- [Advanced Pilates class plan with swivel discs](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/advanced-swivel-disc-class-plan/) - Advanced Pilates class with swivel discs Rotating discs are a great tool to train movement at the joints, access core and work balance. They're also a great opportunity to get creative with participants at all levels. The class below is designed for experienced participants who have a good understanding of movement mechanics. Use it as is or
- [Margot Recommends: 17 Resources for every Pilates and movement professional](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/recommended-resources-for-every-pilates-and-movement-professional/) - Resources for every Pilates and movement professional The work we do at Body Harmonics has always been about helping people transform their lives through movement. Over the years, I’ve worked with many clients, trained thousands of instructors and witnessed miracles along the way. One way we create miracles at Body Harmonics on a daily basis is
- [The Rotator Cuff: It’s good stuff! Anatomical nitty gritty](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/rotator-cuff-muscles-and-dysfunction/) - The muscles of the Rotator Cuff The rotator cuff is one of those areas that is so frequently injured or dysfunctional that most people will have heard the term “rotator cuff”, even if they have no clue what it refers to. This blog series will help us get familiar with this part of the body,
- [The Rotator Cuff: It's Good Stuff! Exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-rotator-cuff-its-good-stuff-exercises/) - Rotator cuff exercises As we have learned last week, the four rotator cuff muscles work as a unit to move the arm and to maintain the head of the humerus centered in the glenoid fossa during all arm movements. As such, these muscles are not power muscles, but endurance muscles. When doing rotator cuff strengthening
- [Why you should use breath to reduce your stress levels](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/use-breath-to-reduce-your-stress-levels/) - Reduce stress with breath For most of us, stress is practically a given. We remind ourselves constantly to eat wholesome food, get adequate rest and take care not to overcommit, but sometimes, thinking about what we should be doing to control our stress levels causes them to rise. It all becomes a vicious cycle and
- [How I went from Pilates student to Pilates teacher](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-i-went-from-pilates-student-to-pilates-teacher/) - Becoming a Pilates instructor I had been practicing Yoga with in incredible instructor Naomi Zahler for five years. I knew that she was also certified in Pilates but I never knew what that meant. She finally opened her own basement studio and began to offer exclusive Pilates classes so I decided to go. I’m a
- [Interview with Monica: 80 years young from Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/an-interview-with-pilates-client-monica-armour/) - 80 years young from Pilates This month we are celebrating Monica Armour, one of our star clients who turns 80 on July 8. She and I sat down to chat a few weeks ago about her time at Body Harmonics, where she started and where she's at. She and I have worked together for close to
- [Body Types 1: Who's your body double?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/body-types-ectomorph-mesomorph-endomorph/) - Body Types As much as we would like to believe it, the cute behind we see in the movie shower scene probably doesn’t belong to Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie. We all know that body doubles often replace Hollywood stars in risky or revealing scenes. In the movie of your life, who would be cast
- [Body Types 2: Push-ups, are they the ultimate exercise for all body types?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/push-ups-and-body-types-in-pilates-studio/) - Which body type benefits most from a push up? And which one benefits the least? Each of the three ‘pure’ body types has differing movement capacities and limitations. Your body type will influence your abilities with different Pilates exercises and may contribute to how much you love or hate an exercise. Last week I introduced
- [Pilates mat class: Beginner-intermediate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-mat-class-beginner-intermediate/) - Beginner-intermediate Pilates mat class: Warm up: Standing Thoracic Rotation Standing Sagittal Arm Arcs Standing reach up and pull down alternating arms (like climbing a rope) Standing extension (heart lifts to sky) Quadruped: Cat/Cow Hip Glides Press into right hand left knee in neutral spine Press into left hand right knee in neutral spine Switch back
- [Pesky Plantar Fasciitis Part 2:  Stretches and Exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pesky-plantar-fasciitis-stretches-and-exercises/) - Stretches and exercises for Plantar Fasciitis In Part 1 of Pesky Plantar Fasciitis, we learned about what the condition is, what can cause or contribute to it, and some of the non-exercise-based treatment approaches. Part 2 focuses on the stretches and exercises you can do at home that are helpful in alleviating the discomfort of
- [Are your Pilates group classes on track? Try this self evaluation.](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-group-class-self-evaluation/) - Pilates teaching tips When you first start teaching, you’re so nervous that you just want to get through the class. As years go by, you go grow and develop into someone who can deliver a class with ease and essentially go into autopilot. Whether you’re a new Pilates teacher or have had some experience, self
- [Pesky Plantar Fasciitis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pesky-plantar-fasciitis/) - What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. It is a condition in which the plantar fascia is irritated and develops tiny tears. The plantar fascia ligament is a flat band of connective tissue under the sole of your foot that runs from you heel to all five toes.
- [Boost flexibility WITHOUT stretching!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/boost-flexibility-without-stretching/) - Flexibility without stretching You won’t be met with any argument from me when you tell me that stretching feels so good. Even my golden retriever loves to stretch into some of the most luxurious down dogs and up dogs I have seen. But for dogs stretching isn’t complicated; they just do what feels natural for
- [How to prep for a Pilates rollup](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-prep-for-a-pilates-rollup/) - Pilates rollup tips In a previous Shoptalk post, Why can’t I do a rollup, we learned that executing a successful Pilates rollup requires more than strong abs. A rollup starts with an ab curl (rectus abdominis and obliques) to curl our head up over our ribs. Then we add hip flexors (primarily psoas) to lift
- [Premium fuel for a champion mindset](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/premium-fuel-for-a-champion-mindset/) - If you’ve ever heard me speak, listened to my interviews, watched my TV show, or read my magazine articles you’ll know that I am Mindset obsessed. I mean, it’s not a bad thing, after all it is the key to success in anything. This is what I coach women on all over the world and
- [How to keep challenging Advanced Pilates clients](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/keep-challenging-advanced-pilates-clients/) - The thing I love most about being a Pilates instructor is the possibilities seem endless when it comes to movement. I never feel confined by the original exercises Joseph Pilates created, because I know there are always new ways to build on each exercise as my practice advances. Likewise, I've watched clients go from beginner
- [Invigorating Pilates Class Plan for Arthritis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/invigorating-pilates-class-plan-for-arthritis/) - More than 50 million adults and 300,000 children have some type of arthritis. Common symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and decreased range of motion. Although movement can be painful and uncomfortable for those with Arthritis, it's important to keep joints mobile. As Pilates instructors, this is something we can help with. Here's a Pilates class plan
- [The trust factor: builds slowly, burns out quickly and depends on seeing the forest for the trees](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/the-trust-factor-builds-slowly-burns-out-quickly/) - Sarah lived in a cycle of pain, fear, self-doubt and confusion. She had been treated for depression, warned that she needed back surgery and told that she would never move normally again. During the birth of her second child, she sustained nerve damage in her lower back and a fractured pelvis. Five years after the fact
- [Pilates class plan with coach ball: add resistance and balance challenge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/resistance-balance-pilates-class-plan-coach-ball/) - Balance and resistance training using small apparatus is a great way to build strength and stability whether you are a novice Pilates student or have been doing it for years! The coach ball is a great tool to start as it is a simple prop with many different uses. It can add a balance and
- [How to use Pilates imagery cues to enhance your clients experience](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-use-pilates-imagery-cues/) - You have a great class plan, you know your Pilates exercises, you know your cueing formula that will make the movements safe and effective for your clients. You start to teach. The room full of people before you do the exercise as you planned but there is one person. She doesn’t get it. She doesn’t
- [3 things I didn’t expect from Prenatal Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/3-things-i-didnt-expect-from-prenatal-pilates/) - A couple years ago I was pregnant with my son, Radley. Overall, I had a pretty great pregnancy. I thought I’d have to eventually slow down, but I was able to keep up with my day-to-day activities, teaching Pilates, and regular workouts. Staying active during my pregnancy was important to me; it is part of
- [Prenatal Pilates class plan on the mat](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/prenatal-pilates-class-plan-on-the-mat/) - Maintaining a regular movement and exercise regime is an important key to a healthy pregnancy. Not only does it have physical benefits, but can also be a great way to connect to yourself, your pregnancy and your future baby. Here’s a sample class plan that’s appropriate for most prenatal women. Standing Warm Up Rhythmic Body
- [5 Take-aways from Courtney Miller's Athletic Reformer Full Body Integration workshop](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/5-take-aways-from-courtney-millers-athletic-reformer-full-body-integration-workshop/) - Last weekend, Courtney Miller, one of the newest Pilates Celebrities presented Parts 1 & 2 of her Athletic Reformer – Full Body Integration workshop at CORE Studios in Toronto. Courtney is an International Pilates Educator, Teacher Trainer and Pilates Method Alliance Certified Pilates Instructor. She’s studied and pursued certifications in Pilates, Yoga, AntiGravity Fitness, TRX, prenatal
- [3 senses that have a major impact on your body schema](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/3-senses-that-have-a-major-impact-on-your-body-schema/) - Do you ever wonder why that ankle never felt the same after you sprained it? Have you ever walked through a doorway and suddenly be surprised when you hit your left shoulder on the doorframe? All this has to do with an internal map of your body, also known as your Body Schema. In a
- [Make the most of your "senses" in Pilates & other activities](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/integrating-your-senses-in-pilates-and-other-activities/) - Last week I shared three senses that have a major impact on your body schema. These include somatosensation, the vestibular sense and vision. Today, we'll explore how integrating these senses helps us understand our physical surroundings and why this is important to us and our clients. Integrating the senses helps us understand our physical surroundings
- [7 Ways to condition the senses and update the body schema](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/ways-to-condition-the-senses-and-update-the-body-schema/) - The past couple of weeks we've been speaking about the senses and how they affect our movement: 3 senses that have a major impact on your body schema and Make the most of your "senses" in Pilates & other activities. Here are some ways you can condition the senses and update the body schema: Get on
- [Finally a Certified Pilates Instructor. . . Now what?!](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/finally-a-certified-pilates-instructor-now-what/) - Completing your Pilates Certification is a huge accomplishment, but it is just the beginning of establishing your Pilates career. How are you going to make yourself eye-catching to potential employers? What sets you apart from other Pilates graduates? Do you want to be an independent contractor, employee of a larger organization or open your own
- [Give Yourself a Hand: Forearm and Wrist Exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/give-yourself-a-hand-forearm-exercises/) - Last week, we looked at the anatomy of the forearm and the wrist. This week, let’s take a look at how these structures serve to position the hand, and then learn a few simple exercises you can do at home with just a few simple props. Movements of the Forearm and Wrist:
- [What can make your advanced Pilates class a 10](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/what-can-make-your-advanced-pilates-class-a-10/) - Nail the look and feel Really think about the look and feel you’re trying to present for your class Advanced classes should be a total body workout. You want to make sure that most exercises feel full body-esque and that people work to their maximum in a fluid way so transitions feel like breaks between
- [Pilates teaser mat class plan with weighted balls](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-teaser-class-plan-with-weighted-balls/) - The Pilates teaser is one of the most recognized Pilates exercises. It’s challenging, fun and a great way to challenge your core control. If you’ve ever had trouble doing a teaser, this class is designed to strengthen the body and prepare it to do this exercise successfully. It’s a very challenging exercise, so don’t be
- [Pilates for dancers? Here's why it's a great fit](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/why-pilates-for-dancers-is-a-natural-fit/) - Dance is complex movement that integrates both artistry and physicality seamlessly. Dancers require the creativity and grace of an artist coupled with the strength and control of an athlete. Not an easy feat! Pilates is a movement system that prioritizes strength, power, whole body integration and immense amounts of mind body connection. It’s now widely
- [Private client issues that teachers need help with](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/private-client-issues-that-pilates-teachers-need-help-with/) - Working with private clients is an excellent way to fill the gaps in your schedule and make an even more meaningful difference to people’s lives. You get the chance to work with one client for an hour and give them your undivided attention. For some, this is an exciting adventure. And for others, a terrifying
- [Give yourself a hand: Hand exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/give-yourself-a-hand-hand-exercises/) - Last week, we looked at the anatomy and function of the hand. We explored the bones, tendons and muscles of the hand and how they work together to create movements that allow us to live our daily lives. This week, we will show you some simple exercises to take your hand through its range of
- [Exercises to restore optimal gait mechanics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/exercises-to-restore-optimal-gait-mechanics/) - Last week I shared the key elements to look at in a gait analysis and a few key areas that often need more attention and training. Today, I'll share my favourite exercises to help restore optimal gait mechanics in most people. Step 1: Start with restoration of t-spine rotation It is a good idea to re-assess
- [How to greet a new client in your Pilates class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/how-to-greet-a-new-client-in-your-pilates-class/) - When new clients come to our classes, it’s our job to make them feel welcome, comfortable and ready to get the most out of the experience. There are a few key things we can do to help a new person, feeling some trepidation and discomfort, become a raving fan, wanting to come back again and
- [Cracking the Code with Private Pilates Clients](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/cracking-the-code-with-private-pilates-clients/) - Private clients. Who are they? How do you get them? How do you keep them?! As a new instructor, I am in awe of the unique relationships instructors develop with long term private clients, and can’t wait to explore this aspect of teaching. In the private room, I see the bond between the two. I
- [Glute-focused Foam Roller Pilates Class Plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/pilates-class-plan-with-foam-roller-glutes/) - About a month ago, a pesky SI joint problem crept up in my body. Knowing I have weaker glutes, I committed to paying extra attention to them in all my classes this month. Today, I've got an intermediate level Dynamic Core Pilates class that uses the foam roller I thought I'd share with you. It
- [8 compelling reasons to attend the 2017 Yoga Conference and Show](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/8-compelling-reasons-to-attend-the-2017-yoga-conference-show/) - Body Harmonics has been part of The Yoga Conference and Show for several years now and we are thrilled to be back. We love this event because of the upbeat energy and chance to meet so many people from the yoga world and beyond. This year we have an expanded presence at the show. In
- [My transition from corporate to Pilates: What the hell was I thinking?](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/my-transition-from-corporate-to-pilates-what-the-hell-was-i-thinking/) - I was 39 years old. A wife, mom of two amazing daughters, a successful television Producer/Director and I was still looking for more? Yup. It was time. Time to legitimize my passion for Pilates. Body Harmonics didn’t just help me to train to become an instructor, my mentors taught me how to teach from my

## Pages

- [Body Harmonics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/) - At Body Harmonics' Toronto Pilates Studios, Health Clinics and international Teacher Training Centres we help you move well, teach well and be well.
- [Neuro Pilates: The Somatic Nervous System](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/the-somatic-nervous-system/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Balance Systems and Vestibular Integration](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/balance-systems-and-vestibular-integration-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Cadillac Chair Springboard and Barrels Certification](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/teacher-ccsb-certification-toronto/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Reformer Certification](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/teacher-reformer-certification-toronto/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Mat Certification](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/teacher-mat-certification-toronto/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Postural Analysis – Advanced Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/postural-analysis-advanced-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Beyond Breast Cancer Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/beyond-breast-cancer-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates for Runners](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-runners-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Yearly Education Calendars](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/calendars/) - View or download Body Harmonics schedules, calendars and documents in handy PDF format. Move well. Teach well, Be well.
- [Hamilton, Ontario](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/hamilton-ontario/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Working with Concussion/Mild TBI](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/working-with-concussion-mild-tbi/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Neuro Pilates: The Body’s Sensory Systems](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/neuro-pilates-the-bodys-sensory-systems/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Neuro Pilates Specialist Certificate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/neuro-pilates-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Specialist Certificates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/specialist-certificates/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Wunda Chair Repertoire Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/wunda-chair-repertoire-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Stroke Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/stroke-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Spinal Cord Injuries Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/working-with-spinal-cord-injuries-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Sacroiliac Joint: The Critical, Functional Link Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/sacroiliac-joint-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Scoliosis Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/scoliosis-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Postpartum Clients](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/working-with-postpartum-clients/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Parkinson's Disease Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/working-with-parkinsons-disease-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Multiple Sclerosis Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/working-with-multiple-sclerosis-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Standing Pilates Repertoire](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/standing-repertoire-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Upper Cervical Spine Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/upper-cervical-spine-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [The Pilates Powerhouse Muscle: Psoas](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/powerhouse-psoas-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Neuro Pilates: The Body’s Motor Systems](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/motor-systems/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Understanding Spinal Dysfunction Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/understanding-spinal-dysfunction-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Ultimate Mat: Repertoire Plus Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/ultimate-mat-repertoire-plus-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Towards a Healthy Pelvic Floor Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/towards-a-healthy-pelvic-floor-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Swimming Mechanics and Protocols Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/swimming-mechanics-and-protocols-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates for Male Clients](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-male-clients-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Successful Strategies for Teaching Online Courses](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/successful-strategies-for-teaching-online-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Strength Training for Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/strength-training-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Strength and Balance for Active Aging](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/strength-balance-for-active-aging-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Biomechanics: The Shoulder Complex](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/shoulder-complex-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Self-Care Strategies for Jaw Pain Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/self-care-strategies-for-jaw-pain-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Clinical Pilates: Rehabilitative Exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/clinical-pilates-rehabilitative-exercise-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Reformer Plus: Cardio Jumpboard & Swivel Discs Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/reformer-cardio-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Biomechanics: Powerful Hips & Knees](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/powerful-hip-and-knee-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Fundamentals of Postural Analysis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/fundamentals-postural-analysis-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Advanced Spinal Mechanics Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/advanced-spinal-mechanics-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Post-Rehab Protocols: Shoulder Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/post-rehab-protocols-shoulder-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Post-Rehab Protocols: Hip and Knee Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/post-rehab-protocols-hip-and-knee-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Props with Purpose Series: Stability Balls Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-props-stability-balls-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Props with Purpose Series: Resistance Band](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-props-resistance-band-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Props with Purpose Series: Magic Circle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-props-magic-circle-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Props with Purpose Series: Foam Roller Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-props-foam-roller-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Arc Repertoire Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-arc-repertoire-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Clinical Pilates: Pain 101](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pain-101-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Osteopenia, Osteoporosis and Orthopaedic Health Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/osteopenia-osteoporosis-and-orthopaedic-health-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Myofascial Lines of Movement Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/myofascial-lines-of-movement-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Movement and Exercise for Pregnancy Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/movement-and-exercise-for-pregnancy-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Movement and Exercise for Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/movement-and-exercise-for-inflammatory-and-autoimmune-diseases-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Motor Learning and Neuroplasticity](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/motor-learning-neuroplasticity/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Mapping Your Muscles Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/mapping-your-muscles-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Working with Hypermobility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/hypermobile-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Clinical Pilates: Hip Replacements](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/clinical-pilates-hip-replacements-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Clinical Pilates: Knee Reconstruction Surgeries](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/knee-reconstruction-surgeries-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Biomechanics: Strong and Supple Spine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/biomechanics-strong-and-supple-spine-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Breathing for Improved Function and Posture](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/breathing-for-improved-function-and-posture-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates for Golfers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-for-golfers-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Gait Analysis Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/gait-analysis-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Foot and Ankle: The Body's Spring System Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/foot-and-ankle-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Ethical and Conscious Touch Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/ethical-and-conscious-touch-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Post-Natal Reconditioning and Diastasis Recti Repair Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/post-natal-reconditioning-and-diastasis-recti-repair-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Core Integrity Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/core-integrity-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Clinical Pilates Protocols for Spinal Impairments Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/clinical-pilates-protocols-spinal-impairments-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Client Care Essentials to Build or Rebuild Your Practice Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/client-care-essentials-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Cervical Spine Mechanics and Protocols Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/cervical-spine-mechanics-and-protocols-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Arthritis: The Modern Epidemic Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/arthritis-the-modern-epidemic-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Anatomy for Motion Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/anatomy-for-motion-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates Bridge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/bridge-toronto/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Team: Andra Wochesen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-andra-wochesen/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Pilates Certification](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/teacher-certification-program-toronto/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Team: Lyla Faroogh](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-lyla-faroogh/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Education Etiquette](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/etiquette/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Teacher Training policies and how to connect with us.
- [Team: Melissa Zenarosa](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-melissa-zenarosa/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Gloria Chen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-gloria-chen/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Education Practice Teaching Booking Portal](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/education-practice-teaching-booking-portal/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Team: Arusha Adnan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-arusha-adnan/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Edurne Ortega-Mateos](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-edurne-ortega-mateos/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Acupuncture](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/acupuncture/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Team: Heather Rule](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-heather-rule/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Thank You for booking Pilates Education Call](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/booking-confirmation/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Wellness Clinics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/) - Enhance your wellbeing with therapeutic services that help you move well, feel well and be well. Massage, physiotherapy, osteopathy and more.
- [Team: Stephania-Woloshyn](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-stephania-woloshyn/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Courtney Whitman Dishart](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-courtney-whitman-dishart/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Caroline Teigné](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-caroline-teigne/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Leni Vespaziani](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-leni-vespaziani/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Your Bio Information](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about/team-bio/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Daria Aleksandrova](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-daria-aleksandrova/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Solah Ho-Sang](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-solah-ho-sang/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Madeleine Andrew](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-madeleine-andrew/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Behi Dinawi](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-behi-dinawi/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Body Harmonics Education Mission and Values](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/behind-body-harmonics-pilates-certification-movement-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Pilates & Movement Education, Teacher Training and Con Ed](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/) - Discover Pilates teacher training and functional movement education that will transform your life. Pursue your passion and join the Body Harmonics community.
- [Margot's Pop-up Speciality Class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/margots-pop-up-speciality-class/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Teacher Training policies and how to connect with us.
- [Team: Chennie Lindsey](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-chennie-lindsey/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Abbotsford, BC](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/abbotsford-bc/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Team: Bianca Osbourne](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-bianca-osbourne/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Collingwood, Ontario](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/collingwood-ontario/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Calgary, Alberta](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/calgary-alberta/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Team: Theresa Le Sliworsky](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-theresa-le-sliworsky/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Lisa Waddell](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-lisa-waddell/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Sook Fun Chen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-sook-fun-chen/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Career Growth Essentials for Pilates and Movement Professionals Course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/career-growth-essentials-continuing-education/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Team: Melissa Maduri](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-melissa-maduri/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Queenie Castasus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-queenie-castasus/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Emilie Fattore](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-emilie-fattore/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Frequently Asked Questions – FAQs](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about/faqs/) - Transform your life with Toronto Pilates & Movement that fits your needs and goals. Body Harmonics. No prescriptions, no canned solutions.
- [Pre-Post Natal Conditioning Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pre-post-natal-conditioning-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Teacher Training Private Tutorials](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/private-tutorials/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Continuing Education Courses](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/continuing-education-courses/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Privates & Semi-Privates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/privates/) - Move well forever with personalized Pilates & Movement training that helps you achieve your fitness, sport and lifestyle goals!
- [Essential Biomechanics Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/essential-biomechanics-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Active Aging Specialist Certificate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/active-aging-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Clinical Pilates Specialist Certificate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/rehabilitative-exercise-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Advanced Biomechanics Specialist Certificate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/advanced-biomechanics-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Mat, Reformer & Springboard Classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/draft-mat-reformer-springboard-classes/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Mat, Reformer & Springboard Classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/group-class-packages/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Business Coaching and Consulting](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/business-coaching-and-consulting-toronto/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [In-Person Group Class Schedule](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/mat-reformer-springboard-schedule/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Team: Serena Ramnath](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-serena-ramnath/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Stephanie Laughlin](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-stephanie-laughlin/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Duaa Siddiqui](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-duaa-siddiqui/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Nicole Wawrzaszek](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-nicole-wawrzaszek/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Giulia Guariglia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-giulia-guariglia/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Deena Osborne](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-deena-osborne/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Ivana Zaniolo](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-ivana-zaniolo/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Camilla Pasetto](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-camilla-pasetto/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Donna Furnival](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-donna-furnival/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Natasha Colter](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-natasha-colter/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Caitlin Bovee](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-caitlin-bovee/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Angela Sauve](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-angela-sauve/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Sandra Bonn](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-sandra-bonn/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Chantal Sylvestre](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-chantal-sylvestre/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Cat Kajary](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-cat-kajary/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Elizabeth Crawford](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-elizabeth-crawford/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Bonnie Jeng](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-bonnie-jeng/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Roshini Persaud](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-roshini-persaud/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Cindy Walker](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-cindy-walker/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Pauline Tse](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-pauline-tse/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Katelin Spagnuolo](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-katelin-spagnuolo/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Nina Shirazi](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-nina-shirazi/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Marta Sawala](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-marta-sawala/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Susie Saliola](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-susie-saliola/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Akiko Reid](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-akiko-reid/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Margot McKinnon](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-margot-mckinnon/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Victoria Goncharenko](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-victoria-goncharenko/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Kimberly Neeman](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-kimberly-neeman/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Nila Nadarajah](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-nila-nadarajah/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Erin Monaghan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-erin-monaghan/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Nancy McKinnon](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-nancy-mckinnon/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Elaina Morin](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-elaina-morin/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Tiffany Lau](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-tiffany-lau/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Edie Lambert](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-edie-lambert/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Suzanne Frangipane](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-suzanne-frangipane/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Tanya Del Sole](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-tanya-del-sole/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Diane Armstrong](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-diane-armstrong/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Ana Campos](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-ana-campos/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Eleanor Bull](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-eleanor-bull/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Jennifer Donaldson](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-jennifer-donaldson/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Jeanette Williamson](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-jeanette-williamson/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Stephanie Muckle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-stephanie-muckle/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Cristina Bastone](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-cristina-bastone/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Physiotherapy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/physiotherapy/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Ottawa, Ontario](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/ottawa-ontario/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [COPY ONLY_Pilates Bridge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pilates-bridge-application-form/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Midtown Group Class Schedule](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/midtown-group-class-schedule/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Live Schedule](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/schedule/) - Pilates & Movement Teacher Training – internationally recognized education. Get the career and lifestyle you want. Teach well and transform lives.
- [Health Clinic Services](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/services/) - Improve your wellbeing with complementary health modalities that help you move well, feel well and be well. Massage, physiotherapy, osteopathy and more.
- [Team: Lenny Bull](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-lenny-bull-2/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Reflexology](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/reflexology/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Schedules & Pricing in PDF](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/schedules-pricing/) - Find frequently asked questions and answers about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Studios.
- [Introductory Consultation - Start Your Pilates Journey](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/introductory-consultation-start-your-pilates-journey/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Join Our Team: Body Harmonics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about/careers/) - Find a Pilates, movement or fitness instructor job. Or submit a job posting for free. At Body Harmonics cares about supporting our graduates and employers.
- [Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST)](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/fascia-stretch-therapy-fst/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Book a Call With Our Education Team](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/teacher-traning-meeting-call/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Teacher Training policies and how to connect with us.
- [Body Harmonics Education Locations](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/locations/) - Find our Pilates & Movement Studios and Health Clinics in Toronto + Teacher Training worldwide: Toronto, Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, United Kingdom, Europe.
- [Body Harmonics Education Partners](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/education-partners/) - Move well forever. 120+ Pilates & Movement classes weekly + one-on-one training and integrated Health Clinic services. Be inspired by exceptional teachers.
- [Book](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/book-your-pilates-class-or-appointment/) - Body Harmonics makes Pilates & Movement accessible for people with disabilities. We see ability in all.
- [About](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about/) - At Body Harmonics Pilates, movement and health, we help you move well, teach well and be well. Experience the miracle of movement with us!
- [Education Payment Plans](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/payment-plans/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Teacher Training policies and how to connect with us.
- [Core Conditioning Specialist Certificate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/core-conditioning-specialist-certificate/) - #1 Pilates & Movement Teacher Training and Specialist programs. Plus, dozens of Continuing Education workshops. PMA school. Learn to teach well!
- [Contact](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/contact/) - At Body Harmonics we want to hear from you. Contact our Pilates & Movement Studios, Teacher Training Centre and Health Clinics in Toronto and beyond.
- [Unlimited Live Online Pilates Classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/pilates-live-classes-online-zoom/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [About Us MegaMenu](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about-us-megamenu/) - About Us Our Team Careers Etiquette & Policies FAQs Testimonials Locations
- [Body Harmonics Toronto Hours](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about/hours/) - Discover Pilates teacher training and functional movement education that will transform your life. Pursue your passion and join the Body Harmonics community.
- [Fredericton, New Brunswick](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/fredericton-new-brunswick/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Pilates & Movement Studios](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/) - Transform your life with Toronto Pilates & Movement that fits your needs and goals. Body Harmonics. No prescriptions, no canned solutions.
- [Bali, Indonesia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/bali-indonesia/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Florida, USA](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/florida-usa/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Brescia, Italy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/brescia-italy/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Oakland, California](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/oakland-california/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Gatineau, Quebec](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/gatineau-quebec/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Guelph, Ontario](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/guelph-ontario/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Team: Carla Isabel Gadi](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-carla-isabel-gadi/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Live Class Schedule](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/live-classes-online-schedule/) - Transform your life with Pilates privates, semi-privates and group classes. Choose Pilates & Movement passes and pricing designed to fit your needs and goals.
- [Team](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Reiki](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/reiki/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Client Love](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/about/client-love/) - Read and be inspired by the stories and comments from Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Studio, Teacher Training and Health Clinic clients.
- [Accessibility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/accessibility/) - Body Harmonics makes Pilates & Movement accessible for people with disabilities. We see ability in all.
- [Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/sault-ste-marie-ontario/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Subscribe](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/subscribe/) - Find our Pilates & Movement Studios and Health Clinics in Toronto + Teacher Training worldwide: Toronto, Canada, USA, Brazil, Italy, United Kingdom, Europe.
- [Team: Samantha Schieman](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-samantha-schieman/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Tiffany Babiak](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-tiffany-babiak/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Davida Vineberg](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-davida-vineberg/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Team: Mary Beth MacMillan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team-mary-beth-macmillan/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Shoptalk Blog](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/body-harmonics-shoptalk-blog/) - Do Pilates at home with BH On Demand Be Well, Move Well, Teach WellBy Body HarmonicsOctober 12, 2023 This content is password-protected. To view it, please enter the password below. Password: About Shoptalk Be Well, Move Well, Teach WellBy Body HarmonicsJuly 22, 2013Leave a comment Welcome to Shoptalk —Body Harmonics Shoptalk is our gift to
- [Pittstown, New Jersey](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/pittstown-new-jersey/) - Expand your knowledge and skills to become a top tier fitness professional. More than 50 topics to choose from. Choose group setting or private tutorial.
- [Vestibular Physiotherapy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/vestibular-physiotherapy/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [FREE Alumni Master Classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/training-pilates-education/alumni-master-classes/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Teacher Training policies and how to connect with us.
- [Search BodyHarmonics.com](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/search-body-harmonics/) - Join Body Harmonics for 20 Years Strong—a celebration of movement and health. FREE event: eight Pilates, movement and health demos + refreshments.
- [Land Acknowledgement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/land-acknowledgement/) - Body Harmonics makes Pilates & Movement accessible for people with disabilities. We see ability in all.
- [Terms](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/terms/) - Learn more about the terms of use for using the Body Harmonics website, including trademarks owned by Body Harmonics Pilates Inc.
- [Privacy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/privacy/) - Body Harmonics Pilates is committed to protecting your privacy.
- [404 Error](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/error-404/) - Get to know the people behind Body Harmonics Pilates Studios, Teacher Training and Health Clinics. We’re ready to help you move well, teach well, be well!
- [Health Clinics: Book Your Appointment](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/clinics/book/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Etiquette](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/etiquette/) - Make your Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement journey a smooth one. Read our Studio Policies.
- [Pilates Classics Pop-Up Class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/pilates-classics-pop-up/) - Make your Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement journey a smooth one. Read our Studio Policies.
- [Studio: Book Your Appointment](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/book/) - Learn more about Body Harmonics Health Clinic policies in Toronto.
- [Press Releases](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/press-releases/) - Find information for members of the media, including Body Harmonics Press Kit, press releases and contact details.
- [FAQs](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/studios/faqs/) - Find frequently asked questions and answers about Body Harmonics Pilates & Movement Studios.

## Team

- [Essential Biomechanics Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/essential-biomechanics-specialist/)
- [Active Aging Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/active-aging-specialist/)
- [Pre-Post Natal Conditioning Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/pre-post-natal-conditioning-specialist/)
- [Advanced Biomechanics Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/advanced-biomechanics-specialist/)
- [Clinical Pilates Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/clinical-pilates-specialist/)
- [Motor Control Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/motor-control-specialist/)
- [Continuing Education Courses](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/continuing-education-courses/)
- [Body Harmonics Team](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/body-harmonics-team-2/)
- [Body Harmonics Team](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/body-harmonics-team/)
- [Core Conditioning Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team/core-conditioning-specialist/)

## Popups

- [Buy Live Online Package](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/snitcher/buy-live-online-packag/) - Buy Your Live Online Package
- [Check Education Schedule](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/snitcher/check-education-schedule/) - Check Education Schedule
- [Book Here](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/snitcher/book-here/) - Book Here!

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Move Well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/move-well/)
- [Teach Well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/teach-well/)
- [Be Well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/be-well/)
- [Personal Stories](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/personal-story/)
- [Exercise Sequences](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/exercise-sequences/)
- [Business Tips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/pilates-business-tips/)
- [Class Plans](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/class-plans/)
- [Health + Wellness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/health-wellness/)
- [Pilates + Movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/pilates-movement/)
- [Teaching Tips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/teaching-tips/)
- [Body Science](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/body-science/)
- [Equipment Exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/category/equipment-exercises/)

## Tags

- [pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates/)
- [new career](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/new-career/)
- [Pilates career](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-career/)
- [Pilates teacher](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-teacher-2/)
- [hypermobility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hypermobility/)
- [gluteus medius](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/gluteus-medius/)
- [gluteus medius dysfunction](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/gluteus-medius-dysfunction/)
- [gluteus medius function](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/gluteus-medius-function/)
- [posture](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/posture/)
- [gluteus medius weakness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/gluteus-medius-weakness/)
- [single leg squat test](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/single-leg-squat-test/)
- [testing for gluteus medius weakness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/testing-for-gluteus-medius-weakness/)
- [testing gluteus medius](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/testing-gluteus-medius/)
- [Trendelenburg Test](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/trendelenburg-test/)
- [anatomy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/anatomy/)
- [rotator cuff](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/rotator-cuff/)
- [feet](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/feet/)
- [plantar fasciitis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/plantar-fasciitis/)
- [forearm exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/forearm-exercises/)
- [forearm pronation](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/forearm-pronation/)
- [forearm supination](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/forearm-supination/)
- [wrist exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-exercises/)
- [wrist extension](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-extension/)
- [wrist flexion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-flexion/)
- [wrist strength](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-strength/)
- [hand exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hand-exercises/)
- [first time teaching](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/first-time-teaching/)
- [first time teaching fitness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/first-time-teaching-fitness/)
- [great fitness instructor](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/great-fitness-instructor/)
- [hand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hand/)
- [wrist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist/)
- [wrist & hand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-hand/)
- [wrist pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-pain/)
- [isometric](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/isometric/)
- [isometric exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/isometric-exercise/)
- [sore wrists](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sore-wrists/)
- [strengthen wrists](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/strengthen-wrists/)
- [wrist exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wrist-exercise/)
- [build confidence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/build-confidence/)
- [healthy lunch](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/healthy-lunch/)
- [quick lunch](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/quick-lunch/)
- [salad jar](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/salad-jar/)
- [hip mobility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-mobility/)
- [hip stability](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-stability/)
- [Pilates chair](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-chair/)
- [swivel disc](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/swivel-disc/)
- [glutes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/glutes/)
- [pilates vs yoga](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-vs-yoga/)
- [pilates for pregnancy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-pregnancy/)
- [prenatal exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/prenatal-exercise/)
- [prenatal fitness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/prenatal-fitness/)
- [prenatal pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/prenatal-pilates/)
- [cervical flexion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cervical-flexion/)
- [neck exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neck-exercise/)
- [neck pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neck-pain/)
- [fascia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fascia/)
- [fascial fitness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fascial-fitness/)
- [yoga](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/yoga/)
- [cross country skiing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cross-country-skiing/)
- [skiing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/skiing/)
- [client care](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/client-care/)
- [hip replacement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-replacement/)
- [Bone Health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/bone-health/)
- [Older Adult Fitness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/older-adult-fitness/)
- [Osteopenia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/osteopenia/)
- [Osteoporosis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/osteoporosis/)
- [Fitness business](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fitness-business/)
- [Pilates job](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-job/)
- [resume](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/resume/)
- [Yoga job](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/yoga-job/)
- [Pilates exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-exercise/)
- [Pilates Reformer](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-reformer/)
- [Pilates Springboard](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-springboard/)
- [reformer](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/reformer/)
- [yoga show](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/yoga-show/)
- [yoga conference](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/yoga-conference/)
- [Pilates class | Pilates teacher training](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-class-pilates-teacher-training/)
- [balance](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/balance/)
- [core exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/core-exercises/)
- [pilates exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-exercises/)
- [sit fit](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sit-fit/)
- [sit fit cushion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sit-fit-cushion/)
- [osteoarthritis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/osteoarthritis/)
- [Atheletes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/atheletes/)
- [Athletic Reformer](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/athletic-reformer/)
- [Courtney Miller](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/courtney-miller/)
- [pilates on the go](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-on-the-go/)
- [travel pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/travel-pilates/)
- [spinal extension](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spinal-extension/)
- [spinal flexion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spinal-flexion/)
- [spinal lateral flexion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spinal-lateral-flexion/)
- [spinal motion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spinal-motion/)
- [spinal rotation](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spinal-rotation/)
- [hand dexterity](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hand-dexterity/)
- [neck tension](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neck-tension/)
- [shoulder pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-pain/)
- [shoulder tension](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-tension/)
- [balanced body](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/balanced-body/)
- [gluteals](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/gluteals/)
- [sacroiliac joint](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sacroiliac-joint/)
- [SI joint](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/si-joint/)
- [email](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/email/)
- [corporate](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/corporate/)
- [Anatomy & Biomechanics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/anatomy-biomechanics/)
- [Pilates business](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-business/)
- [Pilates classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-classes/)
- [Pilates teaching](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-teaching/)
- [teach pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teach-pilates/)
- [Pilates Class Design](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-class-design/)
- [Pilates teacher training](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-teacher-training/)
- [mermaid](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mermaid/)
- [shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulders/)
- [arm arcs](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/arm-arcs/)
- [fix stiff shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fix-stiff-shoulders/)
- [relax shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/relax-shoulders/)
- [scapular mobility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/scapular-mobility/)
- [stiff shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/stiff-shoulders/)
- [pelvic floor](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pelvic-floor/)
- [pelvic floor physiotherapy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pelvic-floor-physiotherapy/)
- [pelvic floor treatment](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pelvic-floor-treatment/)
- [Pilates for pelvic floor](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-pelvic-floor/)
- [arthritis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/arthritis/)
- [magic circle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/magic-circle/)
- [Pilates class plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-class-plan/)
- [Pilates ring](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-ring/)
- [neck exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neck-exercises/)
- [shoulder](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder/)
- [shoulder exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-exercises/)
- [shoulder rehab](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-rehab/)
- [tight neck](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/tight-neck/)
- [tight shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/tight-shoulders/)
- [spine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spine/)
- [postural control](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/postural-control/)
- [music and movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/music-and-movement/)
- [postnatal pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/postnatal-pilates/)
- [small apparatus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/small-apparatus/)
- [cervical spine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cervical-spine/)
- [upper back](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/upper-back/)
- [exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercise/)
- [pilates with props](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-with-props/)
- [Pilates for runners](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-runners/)
- [hips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hips/)
- [joints](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/joints/)
- [wellbeing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/wellbeing/)
- [body awareness](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-awareness/)
- [rehab](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/rehab/)
- [nutrition](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/nutrition/)
- [low back](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/low-back/)
- [pilates for men](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-men/)
- [progressive sequences](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/progressive-sequences/)
- [flexibility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/flexibility/)
- [clinics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/clinics/)
- [body types](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-types/)
- [neurophysiology](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neurophysiology/)
- [auto-immune diseases](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/auto-immune-diseases/)
- [inflammatory diseases](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/inflammatory-diseases/)
- [pole walking](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pole-walking/)
- [private sessions](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/private-sessions/)
- [pilates for dancers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-dancers/)
- [Lagree](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/lagree/)
- [depression](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/depression/)
- [ELDOA](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/eldoa/)
- [scoliosis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/scoliosis/)
- [spina](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/spina/)
- [back pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/back-pain/)
- [breathing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/breathing/)
- [piriformis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/piriformis/)
- [digestion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/digestion/)
- [health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/health/)
- [motor coordination](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/motor-coordination/)
- [personal stories](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/personal-stories/)
- [movement tips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/movement-tips/)
- [events](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/events/)
- [pilates instructor](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-instructor/)
- [pilates work](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-work/)
- [core](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/core/)
- [theraband](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/theraband/)
- [pilates class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-class/)
- [benefits of Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/benefits-of-pilates/)
- [why do Pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/why-do-pilates/)
- [pilates principles](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-principles/)
- [joseph pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/joseph-pilates/)
- [athletic conditioning](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/athletic-conditioning/)
- [rehabilitative exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/rehabilitative-exercise/)
- [mind-body exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mind-body-exercise/)
- [class plan](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/class-plan/)
- [intense workout](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/intense-workout/)
- [post surgery](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/post-surgery/)
- [prehab](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/prehab/)
- [surgery](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/surgery/)
- [Fascial Stretch](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fascial-stretch/)
- [FST](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fst/)
- [running](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/running/)
- [run](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/run/)
- [warm up](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/warm-up/)
- [pilates myths](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-myths/)
- [Instagram](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/instagram/)
- [Instagram challenge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/instagram-challenge/)
- [balance cushion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/balance-cushion/)
- [pilates props](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-props/)
- [exercise sequence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercise-sequence/)
- [Naturopathic Medicine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/naturopathic-medicine/)
- [medicine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/medicine/)
- [naturopathy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/naturopathy/)
- [20th anniversary](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/20th-anniversary/)
- [body science](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-science/)
- [foot](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/foot/)
- [cancer](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cancer/)
- [confidence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/confidence/)
- [core control](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/core-control/)
- [exercise myth](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercise-myth/)
- [Pilates studios](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-studios/)
- [anniversary party](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/anniversary-party/)
- [20 years strong](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/20-years-strong/)
- [pilates and movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-and-movement/)
- [foot and ankle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/foot-and-ankle/)
- [injury](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/injury/)
- [pregnant](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pregnant/)
- [pregnancy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pregnancy/)
- [sup](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sup/)
- [stand up paddle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/stand-up-paddle/)
- [sports](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sports/)
- [pilates and sports](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-and-sports/)
- [stretch](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/stretch/)
- [hip flexors](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-flexors/)
- [tight hips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/tight-hips/)
- [pilates for his](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-his/)
- [butt](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/butt/)
- [buttocks](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/buttocks/)
- [buttox](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/buttox/)
- [Margot McKinnon](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/margot-mckinnon/)
- [Jocelyne Pelchat](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/jocelyne-pelchat/)
- [hip exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-exercises/)
- [buttocks exercises](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/buttocks-exercises/)
- [Pilates teachers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-teachers/)
- [seniors](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/seniors/)
- [multisensory training](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/multisensory-training/)
- [vestibular system](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/vestibular-system/)
- [mobility](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mobility/)
- [fall](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fall/)
- [senior](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/senior/)
- [falling](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/falling/)
- [avoid falls](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/avoid-falls/)
- [Roselby Rodriguez](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/roselby-rodriguez/)
- [eating](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/eating/)
- [diet](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/diet/)
- [dieting](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/dieting/)
- [healthy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/healthy/)
- [food](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/food/)
- [guilt](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/guilt/)
- [nourishment](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/nourishment/)
- [fit](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fit/)
- [fat](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fat/)
- [strong](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/strong/)
- [hungry](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hungry/)
- [nutritional](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/nutritional/)
- [weight](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/weight/)
- [eat well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/eat-well/)
- [hip](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip/)
- [hip health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-health/)
- [hip surgery](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-surgery/)
- [joint surgery](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/joint-surgery/)
- [hip joint](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-joint/)
- [larisa makuch](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/larisa-makuch/)
- [diane armstrong](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/diane-armstrong/)
- [nora underwood](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/nora-underwood/)
- [pilates challenge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-challenge/)
- [hip challenge](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hip-challenge/)
- [free exercise videos](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/free-exercise-videos/)
- [alison hope](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/alison-hope/)
- [listen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/listen/)
- [listening](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/listening/)
- [active listening](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/active-listening/)
- [care](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/care/)
- [client](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/client/)
- [clientele](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/clientele/)
- [communication](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/communication/)
- [communicare](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/communicare/)
- [sarak micak](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sarak-micak/)
- [julian treasure](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/julian-treasure/)
- [continuing education](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/continuing-education/)
- [continuing education course](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/continuing-education-course/)
- [workshop](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/workshop/)
- [cat kajary](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cat-kajary/)
- [anatomy in motion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/anatomy-in-motion/)
- [anatomy for motion](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/anatomy-for-motion/)
- [mapping your muscles](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mapping-your-muscles/)
- [Vladimir Janda](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/vladimir-janda/)
- [tonic muscle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/tonic-muscle/)
- [phasic muscle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/phasic-muscle/)
- [hyperactive muscles](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/hyperactive-muscles/)
- [lazy muscles](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/lazy-muscles/)
- [tonus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/tonus/)
- [gravity](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/gravity/)
- [short muscle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/short-muscle/)
- [tight muscle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/tight-muscle/)
- [pilates mat](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-mat/)
- [sarah micak](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sarah-micak/)
- [julia segal](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/julia-segal/)
- [homeopathy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/homeopathy/)
- [Career change](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/career-change/)
- [career](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/career/)
- [exercise at your desk](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercise-at-your-desk/)
- [desk sitters](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/desk-sitters/)
- [business](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/business/)
- [desk](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/desk/)
- [Glenohumeral Joint](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/glenohumeral-joint/)
- [glenohumeral rythm](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/glenohumeral-rythm/)
- [shoulder socket](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-socket/)
- [shoulder blades](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-blades/)
- [shoulder blade rythm](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-blade-rythm/)
- [shoulder impingement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-impingement/)
- [frozen shoulder](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/frozen-shoulder/)
- [pilates for shoulders](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-shoulders/)
- [pilates for arms](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-arms/)
- [arm bones](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/arm-bones/)
- [shoulder joint](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/shoulder-joint/)
- [clavicle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/clavicle/)
- [humerus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/humerus/)
- [collarbone](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/collarbone/)
- [collar bone](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/collar-bone/)
- [subscapularis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/subscapularis/)
- [infraspinatus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/infraspinatus/)
- [supraspinatus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/supraspinatus/)
- [teres](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teres/)
- [kegels](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/kegels/)
- [arnold kegel](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/arnold-kegel/)
- [pelvic floor dysfunction](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pelvic-floor-dysfunction/)
- [vulvodynia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/vulvodynia/)
- [prostatodynia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/prostatodynia/)
- [incontinence](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/incontinence/)
- [sexual dysfunction](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sexual-dysfunction/)
- [Abdominal Hypopressive Technique](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/abdominal-hypopressive-technique/)
- [AHT](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/aht/)
- [erin fraser](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/erin-fraser/)
- [marcel caufriez](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/marcel-caufriez/)
- [diastasis](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/diastasis/)
- [diastasis recti](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/diastasis-recti/)
- [core conditioning](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/core-conditioning/)
- [postnatal exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/postnatal-exercise/)
- [postnatal](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/postnatal/)
- [Jacquelyn Laurenda](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/jacquelyn-laurenda/)
- [Sleep](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sleep/)
- [Sleep well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sleep-well/)
- [sleep better](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sleep-better/)
- [restorative exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/restorative-exercise/)
- [restorative movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/restorative-movement/)
- [sleep and exercise](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sleep-and-exercise/)
- [bedtime](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/bedtime/)
- [parasympathetic nervous system](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/parasympathetic-nervous-system/)
- [PNS](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pns/)
- [diaphragmatic breathing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/diaphragmatic-breathing/)
- [SNS](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sns/)
- [Sleep hygiene](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sleep-hygiene/)
- [sympathetic nervous system](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sympathetic-nervous-system/)
- [immune system](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/immune-system/)
- [exercise and immunity](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercise-and-immunity/)
- [cleaning](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cleaning/)
- [organizing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/organizing/)
- [sane](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sane/)
- [pandemic](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pandemic/)
- [corona](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/corona/)
- [covid](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/covid/)
- [quarantine](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/quarantine/)
- [ans](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/ans/)
- [autonomic nervous system](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/autonomic-nervous-system/)
- [live class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/live-class/)
- [online class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/online-class/)
- [teaching tips](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teaching-tips/)
- [teach online](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teach-online/)
- [stress](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/stress/)
- [well-being](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/well-being/)
- [frontline worker](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/frontline-worker/)
- [self-care](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/self-care/)
- [caring](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/caring/)
- [nancy mckinnon](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/nancy-mckinnon/)
- [movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/movement/)
- [ideal body](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/ideal-body/)
- [acception](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/acception/)
- [aesthetics](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/aesthetics/)
- [Pilates body](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-body/)
- [jaw](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/jaw/)
- [mandible](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mandible/)
- [masseter](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/masseter/)
- [jaw pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/jaw-pain/)
- [mandible pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mandible-pain/)
- [jaw clicking](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/jaw-clicking/)
- [headache](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/headache/)
- [headaches](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/headaches/)
- [mat certification](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mat-certification/)
- [pilates equipment](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-equipment/)
- [live pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/live-pilates/)
- [online pilates](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/online-pilates/)
- [clive classes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/clive-classes/)
- [online training](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/online-training/)
- [coronavirus pandemic](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/coronavirus-pandemic/)
- [LBP](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/lbp/)
- [low back pain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/low-back-pain/)
- [lower back](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/lower-back/)
- [exercise and posture](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercise-and-posture/)
- [work from home](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/work-from-home/)
- [homeoffice](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/homeoffice/)
- [body positive](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-positive/)
- [scale](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/scale/)
- [weight loss](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/weight-loss/)
- [belonging](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/belonging/)
- [body shapes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-shapes/)
- [body sizes](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-sizes/)
- [welcoming studio](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/welcoming-studio/)
- [age well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/age-well/)
- [active lifestyle](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/active-lifestyle/)
- [aging well](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/aging-well/)
- [ICAA](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/icaa/)
- [old people](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/old-people/)
- [pilates for seniors](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-seniors/)
- [covid-19](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/covid-19/)
- [corona virus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/corona-virus/)
- [teaching online](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teaching-online/)
- [inspiration](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/inspiration/)
- [teaching inspiration](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teaching-inspiration/)
- [mental health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/mental-health/)
- [physical health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/physical-health/)
- [emotional health](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/emotional-health/)
- [emotional wellbeing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/emotional-wellbeing/)
- [personal commitment](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/personal-commitment/)
- [sitting](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sitting/)
- [standing](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/standing/)
- [work form home](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/work-form-home/)
- [working from home](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/working-from-home/)
- [upper body](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/upper-body/)
- [neck](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neck/)
- [upper cervical](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/upper-cervical/)
- [back](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/back/)
- [calories](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/calories/)
- [good fat](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/good-fat/)
- [fats](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/fats/)
- [good fats](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/good-fats/)
- [healthy diet](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/healthy-diet/)
- [nutritionist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/nutritionist/)
- [sugar](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sugar/)
- [body](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body/)
- [healthy fats](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/healthy-fats/)
- [cholesterol](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cholesterol/)
- [exercising from home](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/exercising-from-home/)
- [home workout](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/home-workout/)
- [on demand video](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/on-demand-video/)
- [pilates on demand](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-on-demand/)
- [pilates from home](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-from-home/)
- [pilates & movement](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-movement/)
- [teacher](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teacher/)
- [teacher training](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/teacher-training/)
- [pilates education](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-education/)
- [pilatesus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilatesus/)
- [pilates training california](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-training-california/)
- [pilates bali](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-bali/)
- [sook fun chen](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/sook-fun-chen/)
- [pilates indonesia](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-indonesia/)
- [core work](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/core-work/)
- [no pain no gain](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/no-pain-no-gain/)
- [pain free](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pain-free/)
- [pilates love](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-love/)
- [strong core](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/strong-core/)
- [post-natal](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/post-natal/)
- [pre-natal](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pre-natal/)
- [degenerative disease](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/degenerative-disease/)
- [neuro](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neuro/)
- [neurological disease](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neurological-disease/)
- [neurological condition](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neurological-condition/)
- [parkinson](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/parkinson/)
- [parkinson's disorder](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/parkinsons-disorder/)
- [parkinsons](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/parkinsons/)
- [pilates for parkinson](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-for-parkinson/)
- [piilates for seniors](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/piilates-for-seniors/)
- [neurological specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/neurological-specialist/)
- [angela sauve](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/angela-sauve/)
- [body harmonics certification](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/body-harmonics-certification/)
- [grads](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/grads/)
- [group class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/group-class/)
- [pilates group class](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/pilates-group-class/)
- [cerebellum](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/cerebellum/)
- [motor control](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/motor-control/)
- [reflexology](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/reflexology/)
- [feet first](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/feet-first/)
- [reflexology therapy](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/reflexology-therapy/)
- [foot spa](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/tag/foot-spa/)

## Team Groups

- [Administration](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/administration/)
- [Studio Teachers](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/studio-teachers/)
- [Health Clinicians](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/health-clinicians/)
- [Education Faculty](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/education-faculty/)
- [Functional Anatomy & Movement Science](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/functional-anatomy-movement-science/)
- [Exercise Repertoires & Apparatus](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/exercise-apparatus/)
- [Build a Thriving Practice](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/how-to-build-a-thriving-practice/)
- [Pain Syndromes & Conditions](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/pain-syndromes-conditions/)
- [Specialty & Sports Populations](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/specialty-sports-populations/)
- [Rehabilitative Exercise Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/rehabilitative-exercise-specialist/)
- [Advanced Biomechanics Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/advanced-biomechanics-specialist/)
- [Pre-Post Natal Conditioning Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/pre-post-natal-conditioning-specialist/)
- [Core Conditioning Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/core-conditioning-specialist/)
- [Active Aging Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/active-aging-specialist/)
- [Essential Biomechanics Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/essential-biomechanics-specialist/)
- [Motor Control Specialist](https://www.bodyharmonics.com/team_group/motor-control-specialist/)